The COVID-19 pandemic has created an atmosphere of uncertainty among the people of Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. Lack of transparency in crisis management, inefficient healthcare systems, and systematic violations of human rights paint a bleak picture for the three countries. In Nicaragua the government of Daniel Ortega still refuses to [ … ]
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Colombian Guerrillas Subdue Indigenous Populations with Maduro’s Support
The Uwottüja people, who live in Venezuela’s Amazonas state, said in a meeting for indigenous communities that the Nicolás Maduro regime does not address their problems and needs. The communities living near the four rivers (Sipapo, Cuao, Autana, and Guayapo) and the mid-Orinoco sector have decided to defend themselves with [ … ]
Peruvian Navy Develops Ventilators amid Coronavirus Emergency
The Peruvian Navy has developed the first mechanical ventilator made exclusively in the country to respond to the coronavirus crisis. Under the leadership of the Armed Forces, a team of engineers from the Peruvian Navy, universities, and private companies built the ventilator dubbed Samay, which means “breathe” in the Quechua [ … ]
Brazilian Armed Forces Provide Continuous Support to Fight Against Narcotrafficking
On April 1, units of Operation Horus, which includes the Brazilian Federal Police (PF, in Portuguese), the National Public Security Force, and the Brazilian Army, carried out another large seizure: 5,000 boxes of counterfeit cigarettes. The illegal cargo was found in trucks in the rural area of Jardim Paredão, Paraná [ … ]
Giving ‘Maximum Pressure’ a New Meaning
The Venezuelan regime has proven resilient over the years, but it may be nearing its final hours, says the National Review Institute, in an article posted on its website on April 4. The article referred to U.S. President Donald Trump’s directive to deploy additional ships, aircraft, and security forces in [ … ]
Fifth Phase of Orion International Naval Campaign to Combat Drug Trafficking Begins
On April 1, as part of the fight against the worldwide illicit drug problem, Colombia and 25 nations of the Americas and Europe initiated the fifth phase of the Orion International Naval Campaign to Combat Drug Trafficking. The campaign has been held in the region since 2018. The campaign consists [ … ]
Bachelet Calls for Release of Prisoners in Venezuela
Amid the pandemic the world faces due to the spread of COVID-19, United Nations (U.N.) High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet called for the unconditional release of all political prisoners in Venezuela. Bachelet reported more than 130 cases of alleged human rights violations against people imprisoned for disagreeing with [ … ]
Fight Against Coronavirus Mobilizes Service Members Specialized in Biological Defense
In Brazil, service members specialized in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear defense (CBRN) carry out hundreds of activities for Operation COVID-19 that the Brazilian Ministry of Defense launched to fight the spread of coronavirus in the country. “Specialized personnel focus on disinfecting high traffic areas or locations where people tested [ … ]
US Calls Out Iran, China, and Venezuela on Human Rights Abuses
The United States is condemning authoritarian governments around the world for suppressing people with severe human rights “violations and abuses” to control any activities that might threaten their power. “Experience teaches that government officials who oppress, abuse, and tolerate the denial of the human rights of their own people are [ … ]
Brazilian Navy Celebrates 40 Years of Women Integration in the Force
In 2020, the Brazilian Navy (MB, in Portuguese) celebrates the 40th anniversary of the integration of women in its institution. In 1980, Brazil created the Women’s Auxiliary Navy Reserve (CAFRM, in Portuguese) to enable women to work in technical, administrative, and health areas. A lot has changed since then. Although [ … ]
Lima Group Supports US, Guaidó Proposal to Set Up Transitional Government in Venezuela
On April 2, the Lima Group announced its support for the proposals by the United States and Venezuelan Interim President Juan Guaidó to create a transitional government, to pull Venezuela out of its institutional, economic, and social crisis. “We support the proposal made by Interim President Juan Guaidó, on behalf [ … ]