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Andrés José Rugeles

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2021-01-12
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  1. “We have a responsibility to work with greater solidarity in the face of transnational crime in order to lay solid foundations for a new project of modernity in which a renewed multilateralism and shared responsibility prevail over isolated and individual visions and efforts.”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

  2. “A more comprehensive and multidimensional hemispheric vision is needed to deepen cooperation in combating terrorism and terrorist organizations in the Americas, as well as to identify new trends at an early stage and address possible gaps arising from the cross-border operations of criminal organizations. In conclusion, I would like to underscore that my country firmly believes that international peace and security are based on the joint and transparent building of cooperative relations in the fight against one of the most terrible scourges of today’s reality. An effective fight requires greater determination by States and collective action at the global level.”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

  3. “Those circumstances make it important to analyse in depth the scope and magnitude of the terrorist phenomenon and its financing in the region. It is therefore essential that the Office of Counter- Terrorism and the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact consider the possibility of strengthening their action in Latin America to improve the response of the United Nations system to the threats of terrorism. We believe it is important that, together with the Counter-Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate, we can continue to develop important tools to monitor, promote and facilitate the implementation of relevant counter-terrorism resolutions, including resolution 1373 (2001).”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

  4. “All that must be done while maintaining a balance between the need for more effective counter-terrorism measures and respect for international obligations, in particular from the perspective of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.Currently, radicalized criminal and terrorist organizations are unfortunately present in Latin America. An illegitimate regime in the region continues to tolerate the presence of those groups on its territory, thereby affecting regional security. We are concerned about the strong links they have with transnational organized crime, such as drug trafficking, illegal mining, money laundering and arms trafficking, among others. Those organizations not only threaten the rule of law but also democratic systems and the effective enjoyment of human rights.”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

  5. “It must resolutely fight against corruption that facilitates the financing and criminal activity of terrorist organizations. It must promote the adoption of international counter-terrorism instruments and the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is a priority and should include a set of actions that require the coordination of various strategies and actors. We need to continue strengthening the capacities of our States in areas related to judicial and procedural capacities, develop national strategies, improve measures to prevent and suppress the financing of terrorism and improve channels for technical assistance and international cooperation.”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

  6. “From that perspective, the fight against terrorism faces six fundamental challenges. It must count on the unwavering commitment of the members of the international community to combat that criminal activity and support regional and subregional cooperation initiatives in that area. It must combat the strong and unavoidable links that terrorist organizations have with transnational organized crime, which relies on illicit activities for its financing. It must build adaptable institutions and strategies to confront the permanent changes in criminal organizations’ methods. It must strengthen cooperation in the design and implementation of counter-terrorism policies and the adoption of effective measures to ensure compliance, while respecting the rule of law.”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

  7. “Today my Government once again reiterates its rejection and condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Terrorism must not be associated with any religion, civilization, ethnicity or nationality, and for the same reason that its use is not justifiable under any circumstance. In that regard, Colombia calls for the full implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and subsequent resolutions to reject the harbouring of terrorist organizations on the territory of States and the actions of those groups. In the current global context, international conflicts, migration crises and the growing power of transnational criminal organizations provide a breeding ground for terrorist organizations to diversify their methods, logistical channels and sources of funding.”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source

  8. “I welcome the convening of this Security Council debate on the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1373 (2001). For Colombia, the resolution and subsequent ones flowing from it are vitally important instruments that reinforce and reiterate the obligations and commitments of States in the fight against terrorism, including fundamental agreements such as the Inter-American Convention against Terrorism, in the case of our region. The resolution is also central to the adoption of measures to prevent the financing of such organizations and to promote international cooperation. That was precisely the spirit that motivated Colombia 20 years ago, as a member of the Security Council, to be one of its sponsors, both in its drafting and adoption.”

    2021-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/48 (2021) · source