; Whereas the Russian Federation has repeatedly attempted to interfere in democratic elections, including in the United States, France, and Germany, including through carrying out disinformation campaigns and seeking to penetrate election infrastructure; Whereas there are concerns that state and nonstate actors, such as narcotraffickers, may attempt to interfere in this year’s elections in the Western Hemisphere, including through carrying out disinformation campaigns, fraud, and seeking to penetrate election infrastructure; Whereas any such activities have the potential to contribute to the degradation of democratic institutions and the rise of instability in the Western Hemisphere; and Whereas the former United States National Security Advisor has stated that there were initial signs that the Russian Federation intends to interfere in the upcoming general elections in Mexico: Now, therefore, be it