“We are pleased to welcome Trinidad and Tobago to LAC4. In recent years, the country has demonstrated strong leadership in advancing its digital transformation agenda and strengthening its cybersecurity ecosystem, making it a valuable addition to our regional network. This partnership also opens new opportunities for Trinidad and Tobago to access expertise and participate in joint initiatives. Bringing together diverse experiences and fostering practical cooperation enhances cyber resilience across Latin America and the Caribbean.” – Liina Areng, LAC4 Director.
European Union Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, H.E. Cécile Tassin congratulated Trinidad and Tobago on joining the initiative and further stated: “Trinidad and Tobago’s accession to LAC4 is more than a milestone, it is a clear commitment to stronger cyber resilience, deeper regional cooperation and a modern digital future. The European Union is proud to support this momentum, including through the Global Gateway vision of trusted and people-centered digital partnerships.
“The Government of Trinidad and Tobago remains steadfast in its commitment to strengthening national cybersecurity resilience and advancing regional cooperation in addressing emerging cyber threats. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with LAC4 in promoting cybersecurity capacity building, policy development, cyber incident response coordination and the exchange of knowledge and best practices across the region. We are confident that this partnership will contribute meaningfully to strengthening regional cybersecurity cooperation and fostering a more secure, resilient and trusted digital environment throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.” – Roger Alexander, Minister of Homeland Security of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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About the Ministry of Homeland Security
The Ministry of Homeland Security (MHS) in Trinidad and Tobago is the government body responsible for maintaining national safety and security, including law enforcement, disaster management, and border control. Guided by its mission “to advance national development by creating a safer and more secure society through enhanced collaboration among all stakeholders, intelligence-based decision-making and strengthened inter-agency structures and systems,” the Ministry oversees key protective services such as the Police, Fire, and Prison Services, and coordinates initiatives to safeguard citizens and national infrastructure. It also has responsibility for national cyber security and is home to the Trinidad and Tobago Cyber Security Incident Response Team (TT‑CSIRT), the country’s frontline cyber security unit that monitors, detects, and responds to digital threats to protect critical national systems and citizen data.
About LAC4
LAC4 has 19 members in addition to Trinidad and Tobago, represented by respective national authorities or organisations: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, Uruguay, pan-regional RedCLARA, Cyber 4.0: Cyber Competence Center (Italy) and NUMU Group.
Established in 2022 in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic by the Estonian Information System Authority and EU CyberNet. LAC4 serves as a training and knowledge hub for sharing expertise in cybersecurity and cybercrime. It also seeks to facilitate practical collaboration between the LAC region and the EU; promoting the benefits of an open, free and inclusive cyberspace and enhance cyber capacities within the LAC region.
