The Chilean police arrested 12 people in Santiago, accused of belonging to a gang of drug traffickers that was inspired by the famous film The Godfather (1972) and applied the symbols and modus operandi of that mafia film, allegedly for the purpose of drug trafficking.
Border Patrol to Have New Terminals for Satellite Communications
New tactical terminals for military satellite communications will be used in Brazilian border-patrol operations. The “debut” of this equipment, recently delivered to the Ministry of Defense, is expected to take place during the next edition of Operation Agatha, which combats illicit activities along the border.
London 2012: Colombian ‘Powerpuff Girls’ look for gold
Colombian national women’s soccer team to compete in the Olympics for the first time.
Olympics: Colombians to watch in London
The country’s 104-member delegation is its largest in history.
Brazilian Marine Corps Commandant Visit Boosts Cooperation with U.S.
Winning the seat of host for the Summer Olympics in 2016, meant not only that it was the first time that a South American nation was chosen for this post, but also that the South American giant has a huge responsibility in the next four years.
Operation Martillo Deemed a ‘Complete Success’ in Guatemala, Honduras
The first 90 days of the multinational anti-drug initiative known as Operation Martillo were a “complete success,” Guatemalan Government Minister Héctor Mauricio López Bonilla said in the nation's capital on July 12.
Italian Mafia Prosecutor Awaiting Authorization to Move to Guatemala
Italian mafia prosecutor Antonio Ingroia, responsible for significant investigations into the Sicilian mafia, is awaiting official authorization to move to Guatemala for the purpose of working with the United Nations on that Central American country’s International Commission against Impunity (CICIG).
London 2012: Argentine Lionesses on the hunt for gold
The women’s field hockey team is Argentina’s best hope for a medal.
London 2012: Argentine athletes to watch
In addition to the expected gold medal in women’s field hockey, Argentina has a chance to medal in tennis, cycling, basketball, judo, table tennis and swimming.
Commander of Zetas drug cartel detained in Mexico
Interview with Lieutenant General René A. Osorio Canales, Honduran Armed Forces
Honduran Military personnel combat drug trafficking along the borders, destroy clandestine airstrips, offer protection to the citizenry, and answer the call when nature shows her destructive side.
Colombia Destroys Crystallization Workshops for Cocaine Production
Colombian National Navy units located and destroyed two crystallization workshops in the department of Nariño (west) with the capacity to produce approximately four tons of cocaine hydrochloride and house 15 people.