12/05/2026
A meeting has been organised with public prosecutors from across Latin America to promote the use of information and communication technologies in the fight against organised crime.
Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have radically transformed organised crime, enabling criminals to automate and scale up the efficiency of their criminal operations.
With the aim of tackling these criminal groups more effectively, Santa Cruz de la Sierra has hosted the Regional Meeting of Focal Points of the Working Group of the Ibero-American Association of Public Prosecutors (AIAMP) on “The Use and Optimisation of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT): mechanisms for tackling organised crime”.
This meeting has marked a milestone in the consolidation of technological cooperation between public prosecutor’s offices across Ibero-America and has enabled the continuation of ongoing initiatives, the promotion of the exchange of best practices, and the updating of technological cooperation protocols.
The aim of the meeting was to strengthen the capacity of Bolivian institutions to tackle transnational organised crime through the use of advanced technological tools. Furthermore, the aim was to consolidate an active network of information and communication technology professionals within the Public Prosecutor’s Offices of Ibero-America, promoting fluid communication and sustained collaboration between the focal points. This exchange has also enabled the identification of common challenges and the exploration of innovative solutions.
The conference also provided an opportunity to work on defining regional strategic priorities in areas such as cybersecurity, data governance, interoperability and digital transformation. It was agreed to follow up on the technological initiatives launched, as well as to ensure the continuity of the regional agenda on innovation and tools to combat organised crime.
The meeting, organised by the Bolivian Attorney General’s Office, was supported by the project to combat organised crime in Bolivia and the EL PACCTO 2.0 programme, both funded by the European Union. The event was attended by focal points from nine AIAMP member countries, as well as prominent international authorities.
Furthermore, the meeting has helped to strengthen dialogue and cooperation between Spain and Bolivia, reaffirming the joint commitment to move towards a citizen-centred justice system that is more effective in the fight against drug trafficking and organised crime, and geared towards reducing opportunities for corruption.
