; (C) increase transparency and accountability in governance and combat corruption; (D) assert its sovereignty against influence by the People’s Republic of China; and (E) promote reconciliation between ethnic and religious groups, particularly arising from past conflict in Sri Lanka: Provided, That the limitations of this paragraph shall not apply to funds made available for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief; to protect human rights, locate and identify missing persons, and assist victims of torture and trauma; to promote justice, accountability, and reconciliation; to enhance maritime security and domain awareness; to promote fiscal transparency and sovereignty; and for International Military Education and Training. (3) Limitation Funds appropriated by this Act that are made available for assistance for the Sri Lankan armed forces may only be made available for humanitarian assistance, disaster relief, instruction in human rights and related curricula development, maritime security and domain awareness, including professionalization and training for the navy and coast guard, and for programs and activities under the heading International Military Education and Training . LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 7045. (a) Assistance for Latin America and the Caribbean (1) Assistance Funds appropriated by this Act under titles III and IV and made available for countries in Latin America and the Caribbean shall be prioritized for countries and programs that are— (A) countering fentanyl and other narcotics trafficking; (B) respecting norms of democracy, constitutional order, and human rights; (C) cooperating in the countering of regional and global authoritarian threats