Whether for operational reasons, to take advantage of opportunities that come up, or by mere coincidence, the last four deputy directors of the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) were Brazilian. Currently, the position is occupied by Brazilian Army Major General Rolemberg Ferreira da Cunha, who studied at IADC in 2011, and [ … ]
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Mexican General is Responsible for Creating Leaders in the Inter-American Defense College
The main mission of the Chief of Studies at the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) is to contribute to the education of professionals so that, once they finish their studies, they can be assigned to high-level advisory roles in their countries of origin. This position is currently the responsibility of Mexican [ … ]
Ensuring Unity, Security, and Stability
Rear Admiral Sean S. Buck, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/C4F), has a distinct and unwavering commitment to the maritime forces of the partner nations in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. His goal is clear: to foster unity and work with each as the [ … ]
It’s All About Freedom of Education at the Inter-American Defense College
Excelente entrevista, realmente muy objetiva para todos aquellos interesados en saber que es el CID y que hace, y lo que se enesena esta basado en tres pilares: LIBERTAD ACADEMICA, RIGOR ACADEMICO INTEGRIDAD ACADEMICA, lo que nos lleva a tener una INSTITUCION CON VERDADERA EXCELENCIA ACADEMICA The Inter-American Defense College [ … ]
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El Salvador has intensified its fight against the country’s criminal organizations, especially gangs. New government regulations and the participation of the Armed Forces are part of the strategies to eliminate the illegal structures of criminal organizations. Mara Salvatrucha and Barrio 18 are two of the main Salvadoran gangs involved in, [ … ]
Human Capital, Our Best Asset
The Guatemalan Air Force has a core engine driving the success of its missions - human capital. The institution’s human potential is apparent every day - during strenuous humanitarian aid days, while assisting in the fight against transnational organized crime, and in the suppression of forest fires. Brigadier General Jorge [ … ]
Joint Strategies Key to Success against Transnational Organized Crime
The Dominican Republic’s geographical position makes it very attractive for international tourism and one of the most visited destinations in the Caribbean. But tourism is not the only thing it attracts; the country is also a magnet for transnational criminal organizations that launder money and smuggle drugs, arms, and people. [ … ]
International Cooperation Key to Defeating Criminal Organizations
Since General Carlos Eduardo Bueno Vargas assumed command of the Colombian Air Force in July 2015, his goal has been quite specific: modernizing, strengthening, and preparing the Air Force for future challenges. Today, however, his priorities have expanded. In addition to seeking institutional transformation to increase effectiveness, the Air Force [ … ]
Costa Rica Strengthens to Become Strategic Regional Partner
Providing air support during security actions is Captain Juan Luis Vargas Castillo’s primary responsibility – but not his only responsibility. As Director of Air Surveillance Service of the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security, he leads an office charged with protecting the country’s air, sea, and land territory in support [ … ]
Belize Proposes New Tactics to Combat Transnational Organized Crime
Belize, located on the northeastern coast of Central America, wants to partner with its regional neighbors to defeat a common enemy: transnational organized crime. Just 290 km long and 110 km wide, Belize confronts some of the same security threats as Mexico and Guatemala, with whom it shares borders on [ … ]
“We Are the Partner of Choice”
Lieutenant General Mark D. Kelly assumed command over the 12th Air Force, Air Combat Command and Air Forces Southern (AFSOUTH), U.S. Southern Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, in Tucson, Arizona, in October 2016. As such, Lt. Gen. Kelly oversees seven active duty wings and one direct reporting unit for [ … ]
Peruvian Armed Forces Mindful about Education in Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
If you add the function of providing the same training to military and civilian personnel from defense industries across Latin America to that role, the task becomes even more daunting. But these roles have been gratifying for Colonel Herbert Jesús Viviano Carpio, director of the Center for International Humanitarian Law [ … ]