Edith Valles, Project Manager for biological weapons proliferation issues within the Disarmament and Nonproliferation Section of
@OEA_CICTE, shares her insights on the challenges of
#NonProliferation in Latin America in the latest edition of the
@1540Compass magazine. She highlights CICTE’s key role in strengthening national capacities and supporting the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540 (2004) in the region, as well as the importance of regulating and safeguarding emerging biotechnology against its potential misuse.
Regarding the specific challenges in Latin America, she particularly emphasizes the need to improve:
✅ Threat perception
✅ Technical resources
✅ Interagency coordination
✅ Awareness of the risks posed by dual-use strategic materials
At CICTE, we continue working with the member states of
@OAS_Official to promote effective implementation of Resolution 1540, encourage the exchange of good practices, and reinforce biosafety in sensitive facilities.
📄 Read the full interview (pp. 24–31) 👉
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