Thu, Mar 25, 2010
Documents Bolster Both Bilateral Border And Aviation
Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet
Napolitano joined with Mexican Interior Secretary Fernando
Francisco Gómez-Mont Tuesday to sign two arrangements to
bolster aviation and border security between the United States and
Mexico. The signing came at the Mérida U.S.—Mexico
High Level Consultative Group meeting—further expanding
ongoing cooperative efforts to crack down on violent drug cartels
and combat terrorism while facilitating the secure and efficient
flow of legitimate travel and trade.
"Our close relationship with the Mexican government continues to
grow stronger as we work together to find new ways to crack down on
violent drug cartels and combat terrorism," said Secretary
Napolitano. "The arrangements signed today further increase the
capabilities of the United States and Mexico to protect both sides
of the border from transnational criminals and terrorists that
threaten the safety of both of our nations."
The first arrangement formally establishes the Joint Security
Program for Travelers (JSP), which enhances information sharing and
best practices between the United States and Mexico regarding the
identification of potential terrorists or other dangerous criminals
traveling by air through Mexico City International Airport and
builds a foundation for future JSP expansion to additional Mexican
airports—bolstering both nations' abilities to thwart acts of
terrorism and protect against travel document fraud.
The second arrangement, signed with both Secretary
Gómez-Mont and Secretary of Public Safety Genaro
García Luna, will enable DHS to electronically share some
criminal history information with Mexican law enforcement about
Mexican nationals who are being repatriated from the United States
and who have been convicted of certain felonies in the United
States—providing the seamless transmission of vital security
information in order to ensure the safety and security of citizens
of both countries.
In addition, Secretary Napolitano (pictured) traveled to
Mexico City in February at Secretary Gómez-Mont's invitation
to meet with officials from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the
Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama and the International Civil
Aviation Organization to discuss ways to bolster global aviation
security measures and standards. The meeting resulted in a joint
declaration on a way forward to strengthen the international civil
aviation system through enhanced information collection and
sharing, cooperation on technological development, and modernized
aviation security standards.
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