U.S. Army’s Elite Train Belizean Forces To Build Partnership, Deter Illicit Trafficking
Known for its beautiful coastlines and tropical weather, the Central American nation of Belize has been a destination for tourists all over the world.
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Head of U.S. Southern Command Visits Uruguay
The head of the U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Douglas Fraser, completed a visit to Montevideo Thursday in which he met with the Uruguayan defense minister, Luis Rosadilla, the high command of the armed forces, and the Parliament’s Defense Commission.
Brazilian And Peruvian Navies Participate In Hospital Assistance Operation Along Javari River
The Brazilian and Peruvian Navies conducted, between March and April, a healthcare humanitarian operation for the residents of riverside communities along the Javari River, on the border between Brazil and Peru.
HSV 2 Swift Departs For Southern Partnership Station 2010
High Speed Vessel Swift (HSV 2), along with various embarked Navy and Marine Corps units, departed Naval Station Mayport May 5 for a five-month deployment for Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2010.
Panama Against Drug Trafficking
On the first anniversary of his inauguration, the president of Panama, Ricardo Martinelli, announced a counteroffensive against crime and drug trafficking in his country.
Brazil To Build New Nuclear Reactor
Brazil is to build a 483-million-dollar nuclear reactor to produce radioactive material for medical use as well as industrial-grade enriched uranium, local media reported Wednesday, citing a cabinet minister.
Seizure Of 3,500 Cartridges Headed For Ecuador And Possibly Intended For FARC
Peruvian anti-drug agents discovered in Tumbes (northern Peru) a shipment of 3,500 12-caliber cartridges being carried by a truck with cement on its way to Ecuador and possibly intended for the FARC Colombian guerrilla group, the police told the Andina state news agency.
Scientists Draw First Genetic Roadmap Of Amphibian
Scientists have completed the first genetic blueprint of an amphibian, a clawed African frog, which they say is among the last vertebrates to have its DNA sequenced. Researchers hope the work will shed light on the effects of chemicals called endocrine disruptors on humans and help preserve endangered frog species.
Brazil, India, South Africa, Lead Effort Against Child Labor
In less than two weeks, the labor ministers of almost 200 countries will participate in a global conference on child labor in The Hague, Netherlands.
Guatemala Proposes International Commission Against Mafias In Central America
GGuatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras want to create a common body to work against insecurity and impunity, according to an initiative presented Monday by Guatemalan president Alvaro Colom during his meeting with the chief U.S. diplomat for Latin America.
Lula Announces Construction of Second Bridge Between Foz do Iguaçu and Paraguay
The president of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced Monday the construction of a second bridge that will connect the border city of Foz do Iguaçu with Paraguay, opposite Ciudad del Este.