In a significant move to address the pervasive issue of drug trafficking in South America, Brazil's Ministry of Justice and Public Security, in collaboration with Interpol, has announced the establishment of a dedicated task force. This initiative aims to combat organized crime, particularly focusing on international drug trafficking across the continent. The Brazilian Federal Police and the Ministry will coordinate and fund this regional group, which signals a robust commitment to tackling these serious offenses on a larger scale.

The newly formed task force will be headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina, which is also home to the regional office of Interpol. This location emphasizes the collaborative nature of the effort as it will involve police officers from all South American countries, who are to be recruited by Interpol for this initiative. The Secretary-General of Interpol, Waldecy Urquiza, highlighted that the group would function as a "regional integrated force," utilizing the databases of respective countries alongside Interpol's resources to enhance investigative capabilities.

The operational focus of this task force will be on conducting international investigations leading to the arrests of key organized crime figures and the seizure of assets tied to drug trafficking networks. This initiative reflects a growing recognition of the need for regional cooperation in addressing the complex challenges posed by organized crime in South America, presenting a united front against drug trafficking that has plagued the region for decades.