Presidential Determination

Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

This presidential determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. assistance in aerial drug interdiction, continuing a long-standing counter-narcotics program. It authorizes U.S. support for intercepting aircraft suspected of illicit drug trafficking in Colombian airspace, contingent on Colombia maintaining procedures to minimize civilian casualties. The determination requires publication in the Federal Register and congressional notification.