The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Uruguay’s implementation of its National Public Security Plan 2025-2035, according to a press release. The operation will help the country fight organized crime and strengthen public security and justice. It was announced from Washington on November 05, 2026. The loan complements the CCLIP “More Security” approved in 2025. It stands as one of the central operations under the IDB’s 2026–2030 Country Strategy for Uruguay.
The plan was developed with the participation of the five political parties represented in Parliament and more than 80 government, academic, civil society organizations and international development institutions. It establishes a medium-term framework for Uruguay’s public security policy. The framework prioritizes interventions in areas with high levels of crime and violence. It also focuses on the populations most affected by insecurity. The program is expected to benefit approximately 175,000 people in the targeted areas.
The program will support the Ministry of the Interior, the National Police, and the Attorney General’s Office. It aims to improve strategic planning and coordination across the public security sector. The initiative will enhance police effectiveness in areas where criminal activity is highly concentrated. It will also help the identification of homicide perpetrators and increase the efficacy of investigations. Additional components include police training, intelligence-led policing, stronger forensic capabilities, specialized prosecutorial training, and greater coordination in complex organized crime investigations.
“Public safety is a fundamental condition for people’s well-being and the country’s sustainable development,” said Miguel Porrúa, IDB Group Country Representative in Uruguay. “Through this program, we are supporting Uruguay in strengthening its institutional capacity to respond effectively to public safety challenges.”
He added that the operation is one of the priorities of IDB’s 2026–2030 Country Strategy, developed jointly with the government. Porrúa noted that it will include concrete actions and measurable results for citizens. His remarks framed the loan as a cornerstone of the bank’s engagement with Uruguay.
The $200 million policy-based loan will be financed from the IDB’s Ordinary Capital. It has a 20-year amortization period and a 5.5-year grace period. The disbursement period is set at one year. The financing complements the CCLIP “More Security” approved in 2025. Together, these instruments underpin Uruguay’s medium-term public security agenda.