During a meeting in Managua, Nicaragua, police forces from the Caribbean, Central America, Colombia and Mexico, adopted a “joint operation” to fight drug trafficking, organized crime and related offenses, according to police sources.
European Union to Assist Bolivia in Fight Against Drugs
The European Union is interested in supporting Bolivia in combating drug trafficking, said Francisco García, head of the European cooperation section, in an interview on August 22 with the newspaper Página Siete.
U.S. Military Conducts Medical Mission in Nicaragua
Approximately 1,600 inhabitants of Wapí and other surrounding towns, about 186 miles from the Nicaraguan capital, benefited from medical and dental care services sponsored by the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and U.S. Joint Task Force-Bravo, based out of Soto Cano, Honduras.
UAVs in Public Security and Civil Defense
Recently in the U.S., more than forty institutions were granted permission to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), among them many police departments and private security companies.
Brazil’s Defense Industry Booms
Brazil’s defense industry is booming, fueled by government incentives to modernize the country’s armed forces and develop a robust, export-oriented military industrial complex.
U.S. Military Operation Martillo to Reinforce Guatemalan Police
A total of 171 United States Marines will provide support, starting this week, to the Security Forces of Guatemala, in an operation called Martillo, focusing on countering drug trafficking in Central America, reported an official source on Aug. 21.
Attack on Border with Venezuela Leaves 125,000 Colombians Without Power
About 125,000 Colombians from three municipalities bordering Venezuela were without power on August 21 due to a bomb attack against an electrical tower, attributed to the FARC guerrillas.
Colombian Police Arrests Guerrilla Members
On Aug. 21, the Colombian Police Director, General José Roberto León, reported the capture of several suspected members of the guerrilla groups’ FARC and ELN in different operations over the weekend.
Dominican Republic: Authorities seize 1,000 kilos of cocaine
US to support Guatemala in Operation Martillo
Ecuador Wins Third Place in Military Pentathlon World Championship
Nine athletes from the delegation led by Major General Jorge Peña, President of the Ecuadorian Military Sport Federation, including three women belonging to the Army, Navy and Airforce, received third place on August 19 in the LIX Military Pentathlon World Championships in Lahti, Finland, where they competed against 32 countries, [ … ]
US Seizes $150 Million in Hezbollah-Linked Funds
US authorities on August 20 announced the seizure of $150 million allegedly linked to a scheme by the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah to launder proceeds from drug trafficking and other crimes.