Central America Considers Requesting Support From Colombia And Mexico In The Fight Against Drugs
The foreign minister of Costa Rica, René Castro, and the secretary-general of the Central American Integration System (SICA), Juan Daniel Alemán, examined the option Saturday of “requesting cooperation” from Colombia and Mexico in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.
South Africa, A Country With Eleven Different Words For “Soccer”
In the history of the World Cup, South Africa is the host country with the most official languages, eleven of them, so that fans will be able to hear the word “soccer” said in a variety of ways between now and 11 July.
Military Personnel Will Reinforce The Police To Fight Crime In Honduras
Military personnel will reinforce the police to fight the growing crime wave that has led to a spate of daily killings in Honduras, according to a decree approved by the Honduran Congress.
Paraguayan Congress Sanctions Anti-Terrorism Law
The Paraguayan Chamber of Deputies approved an anti-terrorism law establishing prison terms of between 5 and 30 years for violators, strongly opposed by elements of the left, parliamentary sources reported.
Clinton Throws Weight Behind Caribbean Security Plan
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton threw her weight behind a plan with Caribbean countries to fight drug traffickers and other transnational criminal gangs in the region.
Four Uniformed Personnel Held Hostage By The FARC Rescued In Colombia
Four uniformed personnel, including a police general, kidnapped by the FARC guerrilla group almost twelve years ago, have been rescued in the jungles of southeastern Colombia, Colombian defense Minister Gabriel Silva said.
Almost 28,000 Guatemalans Remain in Shelters in the Wake of Tropical Storm Agatha
A total of 27,823 Guatemalans remain in 218 shelters in that country in the wake of Tropical Storm Agatha’s devastating landfall at the end of May, which left 174 dead, 113 missing, and half a million people affected, according to an official accounting.
Peru And Ecuador Agree To Establish Binational Embassies
Peru and Ecuador have agreed to establish binational embassies to represent their respective interests, Peruvian president Alan García announced during a visit by his Ecuadorean counterpart Rafael Correa.
HSV Swift In Nicaragua For Training, Engagement Mission
High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2) arrived in Corinto, Nicaragua, to kick off the Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2010 visit to the nation.
Wisconsin, Nicaragua Delegation Share Emergency Management Techniques
The Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs hosted a Nicaraguan delegation recently to share emergency management practices, as part of the state partnership program.
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US Will Resume Military Aid To Honduras By Donating 25 Trucks
The United States will resume military aid to Honduras with a donation of twenty-five trucks to the army, which will be turned over by the deputy commander of the U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Ken Keen, the U.S. embassy announced.