As a diverse region of transit, and oftentimes a migration corridor to North America, the Caribbean fights against networks of migrant smuggling and other forms of organized crime, posing a threat to the security of the region. While many countries have made concerted efforts to increase security and better manage migration into the country, including the development of new policies and increased investment in traveler identification systems, widespread constraints hindering the application of effective strategies remain present in all  countries, especially in the areas of border management, national security and the protection of migrants in vulnerable situations.