Sec. 203. Revitalizing bilateral and multilateral military education programs
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The Secretary of State shall dedicate not less than 17 percent of the amounts appropriated to bilateral and multilateral military education programs, such as the International Military Education and Training program, for Latin America and the Caribbean during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act. The Secretary of State shall take steps to modernize and strengthen the programs receiving funding under subsection (a)— to ensure that such programs are vigorous, substantive, and the preeminent choice for international military education and training for Latin American and Caribbean partners. The programs referred to under subsection
(a)shall— provide training and capacity-building opportunities to Latin American and Caribbean security services; provide practical skills and frameworks for— improving the functioning and organization of security services in Latin America and the Caribbean; creating a better understanding of the United States and its values; and using technology for maximum efficiency and organization; and promote and ensure that security services in Latin America and the Caribbean operate in compliance with international norms, standards, and rules of engagement, including a respect for human rights, democracy, and civilian control. Security assistance under this section is subject to the limitations set forth in section 620M of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 ( 22 U.S.C. 2378d ).
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