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DetDeterminationG.W. Bush · R

Presidential Determination

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

This determination certifies that Colombia meets statutory requirements for U.S. drug interdiction assistance, specifically allowing support for aerial interdiction of suspected drug trafficking aircraft. It continues a long-standing counter-narcotics security cooperation program under the 1995 NDAA authority.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 50949

Impact dates

  1. Federal Register publication filed

Key directives

  • Certify Colombia meets criteria for aerial drug interdiction assistance
  • Secretary of State to publish determination in Federal Register
  • Secretary of State to notify Congress of determination

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Certification takes effect upon signing
  • Secretary of State directed to publish in Federal Register and notify Congress

Near term (90d)

  • Federal Register publication (filed 8-26-05, 9 days after signing)

Long term

  • Continued U.S. drug interdiction assistance to Colombia under statutory framework

Risks & tensions

  • Document does not specify duration of certification; 'continuation' implies periodic renewal required
  • Vague standard: 'reasonably suspected' and 'appropriate procedures' leave discretion to executive interpretation
  • Human rights concerns implicit in aerial interdiction use-of-force protocols, though document asserts safeguards exist
Presidential Determination: Continuation of U.S. Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia · Executive Orders