The Uruguayan armed forces will be responsible for carrying out surveillance tasks in border areas, in order to prevent threats and detect any irregularities or illicit activities.
The Uruguayan government has authorized the participation of its Armed Forces in these tasks, local media reported on Monday (15.01.2018).
The military will be able to carry out patrols and control tasks in collaboration with other agencies such as the Ministry of the Interior or the National Customs Directorate, but they will not be able to act directly in any of the circumstances.
Furthermore, the aforementioned missions may only be carried out in border areas, excluding urban centres.
The newspaper La República pointed out that the initiative seeks Strengthening security and state presence at border crossings"in the face of the growing threat of international crimes in their various forms."
The Armed Forces will therefore carry out surveillance tasks in support of the agencies with jurisdiction and competence, in order to 'preserve the sovereignty and independence of the country' and prevent threats that affect the integrity of the territory.
According to the source, The purpose is to gather valuable information to protect the country's interests. as a sovereign State, without detriment to the fundamental mission of the Armed Forces and in accordance with the constitutional framework and organic laws.
Since last year, the Uruguayan Ministry of the Interior has reinforced the border with Brazil by deploying troops and installing surveillance cameras.
Operations were also carried out to combat drug trafficking and cattle theft.
Source: The Republic
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