The Central America Regional Security Initiative

The Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) responds to the region’s threats and builds upon existing strategies and programs, both on a bilateral and regional basis.  It is designed to stop the flow of narcotics, weapons, and bulk cash generated by illicit drug sales, and to confront gangs and criminal organizations.  CARSI envisions strengthening and integrating security efforts from the U.S. Southwest border to Panama, including the littoral waters of the Caribbean.  The desired objective of CARSI is to produce a safer and more secure region where criminal organizations no longer wield the power to destabilize governments or threaten national and regional security and public safety, as well as to prevent the entry and spread of illicit drugs, violence, and transnational threats to countries throughout the region and to the United States.

More Information

• The Future of CARSI in Honduras (PDF 6.67MB)
• Department of State Website: The Central America Regional Security Initiative
• White House Fact Sheet: The Central American Citizen Security Partnership
• Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: A Shared Partnership
• Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Disrupt the Movement of Criminals and Contraband
  Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Enhanced Levels of Cooperation and Coordination
  Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Safe Streets
  Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: State Presence and Security in At-Risk Communities
  Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Strong, Capable, and Accountable Central American Governments
  U.S. Demand Reduction Efforts
  Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Disrupt the Movement of Criminals and Contraband
• Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Enhanced Levels of Cooperation and Coordination
• Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Safe Streets
• Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: State Presence and Security in At-Risk Communities
• Fact Sheet: The Central America Regional Security Initiative: Strong, Capable, and Accountable Central American Governments
• Fact Sheet of the Office of National Drug Control Policy: U.S. Demand Reduction Efforts (PDF 373KB)