Costa Rica Asks U.S. for Central American Drug-Aid Program
Costa Rican President Laura Chinchilla expressed her desire for the United States to invest funds in an anti-drug program specifically for Central America, in an interview with the Associated Press (AP).
Haiti delays final list of presidential candidates
Haiti’s electoral board has decided to push back until August 20 its release of the final list of presidential candidates, a statement released on August 17 said.
Armed Forces among Most Trustworthy Institutions in Latin America
The armed forces, as well as the media, rank among the most trustworthy institutions in Latin America, much more than churches, legislatures, and political parties, according to a regional survey...
Former FARC Rebel Tells of Being Court-Martialed after Operation Check-Mate
Juan Carlos was responsible for providing basic needs to captives of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC)...
Peru and Chile Agree on Process for Measuring Their Military Expenditures
The defense ministers of Chile, Jaime Ravinet, and Peru, Rafael Rey, agreed Monday to establish a process for measuring the military expenditures of their countries...
No talks with guerrillas while violence continues: Colombia
Colombia on August 15 rejected an offer for talks with the country’s most powerful guerrilla group, saying there could never be dialogue with rebels engaged in “terrorism.”
Opening Ceremony Kicks Off Panamax 2010
More than 2,000 civilian and military personnel from 18 countries began a 12-day exercise here today to train in a joint, multinational effort to defend the Panama Canal.
Exclusive Interview with Brig. Gen. Carlos Alberto Bordón, Paraguay
Diálogo spoke with Brig. Gen. Carlos Alberto Bordón, Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Paraguayan Armed Forces, during the 2d Annual South American Defense Chiefs (SOUTHDEC) Conference...
All Partners Access Network (APAN): Your Social Networking Site for Knowledge, Resources and Collaboration
Can a social networking site save lives? Can a social networking site save lives? Can it guide rescue teams to a precise location in Port-au-Prince, Haiti thirteen days after a devastating earthquake shakes the city, and rescue survivors? Yes. Posts by users of APAN (All Partners Access Network) on January [ … ]
All Partners Access Network (APAN): Your Social Networking Site for Knowledge, Resources and Collaboration
Can a social networking site save lives?
Peru, Chile sign border agreement
In order to halt incoming illegal merchandise into Peru, the Andean country signed an agreement with its Chilean neighbor on August 12 designed to strengthen border customs controls.
Colombia and Venezuela Restore Diplomatic Relations
Only weeks after Venezuela severed relations with former Colombian administration, both countries announced on Aug. 10 that they have reestablished diplomatic relations.