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The joint exercises, conducted in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean, provide opportunities for Military and civilian participants to share lessons learned, build capacities, provide humanitarian and civic assistance, and learn best practices from each of the partners involved. The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) undertakes a number of joint exercises in Latin America every year to engage with regional…
In an interview with Diálogo, Inspector General Lionel Trecile of the National Police of Haiti says his country is training large numbers of police officers who will be able to progressively take over as UN forces leave. The United Nations (UN) is considering a strategy to continue its presence in Haiti following the end of the Stabilization Mission’s (MINUSTAH) presence…
The Troops are participating in a UN mission in the Central African Republic and will focus on building and maintaining airfields. A contingent of 205 Peruvian service members -- 145 from the Army, 41 Navy, and 19 Air Force -- departed in early January for Africa to participate in the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central…
Things have been going so well for so many years in Trinidad and Tobago that locals repeat the mantra "God is a Trini." During the good times, earnings from natural gas and oil exports made this Caribbean nation one of the richest countries in the Western Hemisphere. However, the recent collapse in world oil prices has caused the country to…
The two Militaries are cooperating to provide humanitarian assistance and will work together to build schools and medical clinics in the department of San Marcos. Guatemalan Army Civilian Affairs officials and Civilian-Military representatives from the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) met from January 25th-31st to define and standardize protocols for humanitarian missions. The officials developed approaches to building three schools…
The Responsibility to Protect's (R2P) goal is to protect civilians in dangerous situations, in violent circumstances, and/or during a conflict within a nation-state where the domestic authorities and institutions are incapable of protecting civilians, or indeed where they represent the main threat. The Chilean Congress's recent approval of the deployment of Armed Forces Officers to the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional…
Brazil and Paraguay agreed to strengthen their cooperation on security issues with joint Military operations along their shared border to fight drug trafficking and other illegal activities. Brazil and Paraguay agreed to strengthen their partnership by improving the communication between their ministries of defense and Armed Forces to combat narcotrafficking groups and prevent crime on the countries' shared border. On…
The Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) celebrated its 15th anniversary with a Latin-inspired celebration. Since it began 15 years ago, the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) has matured and become an integral part of the U.S. Army’s educational system. In recognition of that, WHINSEC celebrated with a “Quinceañera” party on January 14th. Latin American cultures celebrate…
U.S. Navy Admiral Kurt W. Tidd, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, visited the two countries to reinforce partnerships and cooperation. U.S. Navy Admiral Kurt W. Tidd, Commander, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), returned to Miami on Friday, January 22nd, after visiting Colombia and Honduras. This was his first visit to the region since assuming command of SOUTHCOM on January 14th . In…
More than 30 tourists were traveling aboard the Reina del Caribe vessel on January 23rd between the popular tourist destinations Corn Island and Little Corn Island when strong winds and rain caused it to capsize. More than 30 tourists were traveling aboard the Reina del Caribe vessel on January 23rd between the popular tourist destinations Corn Island and Little Corn…
A little over two weeks after assuming the command of United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), U.S. Navy Admiral Kurt W. Tidd travelled to Kingston, Jamaica to co-host the XIV Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC 2016), alongside Major General Antony Anderson, Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaican Defence Force (JDF). A little over two weeks after assuming command of United…
The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) contributed US$670,000 for the construction of a warehouse to store equipment the Armed Forces needs to respond to natural disasters. With the support of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), the Peruvian government recently inaugurated a warehouse in the region of Tacna dedicated to storing equipment and other supplies that will aid the Peruvian…
