Source: Eurojust
20 February 2025|
Prosecutors from the Western Balkans and Latin America gathered in Lima (Peru) for a meeting aimed at enhancing international cooperation in the fight against organised crime. The event, ‘’Networking for Impact: Enhancing Cross-Border Cooperation Between Western Balkan and Latin American Prosecutors in the Area of Organised Crime’’, took place between 18 – 20 February 2025 and marked a significant step towards advancing joint efforts to dismantle international criminal networks.
The event, co-organised between the Western Balkans Criminal Justice (WBCJ) Project and EL PACCTO 2.0, focused on addressing pressing challenges in combating organised crime and ways to enhance cooperation. Leading prosecutors in charge of cross-border cases gathered together to exchange information and strengthen judicial ties.
The event featured a series of discussions on crime trends, international cooperation, and strategies for enhancing cross-border efforts. Sessions included expert presentations on emerging threats, roundtable discussions on legal and operational challenges, and bilateral meetings aimed at fostering direct cooperation between countries.
The meeting underscores the critical need for stronger international partnerships between the Western Balkans and Latin America to effectively tackle cross-border crime. By bringing judicial practitioners together, the event helped to create a platform to build a more coordinated and effective response against organised crime in the regions involved.