Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act of 2023

The Western Hemisphere Security Strategy Act of 2023 requires the U.S. Departments of State and Defense to develop a multi-year strategy for security cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean within 180 days of enactment. The strategy must address transnational threats like narcotics trafficking (including fentanyl), human trafficking, and cybercrime, while countering harmful influence from China, Russia, and Iran and promoting democratic governance and partner country capacity. The bill also mandates a report on Venezuela detaining U.S. citizens and provides technical assistance to help Western Hemisphere countries screen investments from adversarial nations.