PROMOTING ETHICAL AND EFFECTIVE REGULATION OF PRIVATE SECURITY IN LATIN AMERICA

At the end of October 2025, ICoCA participated in the XVI International Security and Defence Summit held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Organised by the Centro de Estudios de Seguridad y Defensa (CESEDE) of the Fundación Global Democracia y Desarrollo (Funglode), the event brought together representatives from government, the military, legislature, business and academia, as well as international and regional organisations, to discuss the evolving challenges facing the private security industry in Latin America.

ICoCA contributed to discussions on how ethical commitment and effective regulation can serve as the foundation for a sustainable and rights-respecting security sector. Key themes included the professionalisation and digital transformation of private security, the impact of emerging technologies and the need for robust oversight and respect for human rights.

ICoCA’s participation reinforced the Association’s commitment to fostering dialogue and collaboration with regional actors to advance ethical, professional and human rights–compliant practices in private security across Latin America.