Aruba and Colombia strengthen cooperation against cybercrime

Aruba and Colombia strengthen cooperation against cybercrime

Posted on 10/8/2026, 9:03 AM AST | Updated on 10/8/2026, 9:04 AM AST

BELIZE — Aruba is joining Colombia and six other Caribbean countries in a regional meeting in Belize from October 6–8 to strengthen the fight against cybercrime.

Led by Colombia's Ministry of Defense and National Police, the initiative focuses on prevention, investigations and sharing expertise among participating countries.

Delegations are exchanging knowledge on legislation, digital investigations and international cooperation. The program also includes a visit to Belize's Cybercrime Unit and Digital Forensics Laboratory.

The initiative aims to strengthen Aruba's and other Caribbean countries' capabilities to combat growing digital threats.