The main suspect in the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole will be arraigned in a military tribunal in Guantanamo Bay on October 26, the Pentagon said.
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Ecuador Requests from the United States the Modernization of Two SH-2G Helicopters
The U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified the U.S. Congress of a military sale to the Government of Ecuador corresponding to a contract for the modernization of two SH-2G helicopters, together with equipment, parts, training, and logistical support, for an estimated total of $60 million.
Paraguay: Senate Approves Declaration of State of Emergency against Guerrilla Group in North
The Paraguayan Senate approved the declaration of a state of emergency in the departments of San Pedro and Concepcion (in northern Paraguay) for 60 days, in order to combat the self-proclaimed Paraguayan People’s Army (EPP), believed responsible for an attack on a police station and the murder of two police [ … ]
Anwar al-Awlaki’s death hailed as major blow to al-Qaeda
The killing of al-Awlaki will have numerous negative effects on al-Qaeda, analysts said.
New Film Reveals How Colombian Agents Infiltrated FARC Jungle Hideouts
Mauricio was the boat operator. Nelson wandered deep into the jungle. Freddy the city boy posed as a campesino. And Liliana, Freddy’s fictitious wife, served drinks at the local saloon. All four were highly trained intelligence agents sent to infiltrate one of the world’s most ruthless terrorist organizations. Mauricio was [ … ]
U.S. to Send $780K to Nicaragua to Combat Drug Trafficking
The United States will send 780,000 dollars in military aid to Nicaragua to combat drug trafficking and firearms trafficking, as part of regional cooperation, the U.S. embassy officially announced. The United States will send 780,000 dollars in military aid to Nicaragua to combat drug trafficking and firearms trafficking, as part [ … ]
Brazil In ‘Urgent’ Need Of Fighter Jets: Minister
Brazil’s defense minister has reignited speculation about a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet deal by saying his country is in “urgent” need of new combat aircraft despite this year’s budget cuts. Brazil’s defense minister has reignited speculation about a multi-billion-dollar fighter jet deal by saying his country is in “urgent” need of [ … ]
Surveillance and Aerial Control of Brazilian Territorial Waters
Two years after the beginning of World War II, the Axis threat made itself felt under the waters of the South Atlantic. German and Italian submarines operating in the region conducted a series of torpedo attacks on Brazilian merchant vessels, forcing President Getúlio Vargas to declare war on Germany and [ … ]
Haiti Still Needs World’s Help: UN Aid Chief
The United Nations aid chief called for continued humanitarian assistance to Haiti, stressing the crisis in a country still reeling from last year’s monster earthquake. The United Nations aid chief called for continued humanitarian assistance to Haiti, stressing the crisis in a country still reeling from last year’s monster earthquake. [ … ]
Colombia, Central America Record Huge Drug Seizures
Colombian authorities have scored notable successes against one of the country’s most powerful drug traffickers, Daniel “El Loco” Barrera. The latest victory came in mid-September, when four different networks were targeted in Bogotá, Cali, Barranquilla and Villavicencio. Colombian authorities have scored notable successes against one of the country’s most powerful [ … ]
Brazil and Peru Share Oversight Of Amazon
Criminals regularly take advantage of the Amazon region’s lush rain forests and expansive waterways for illicit activities such as drug trafficking and deforestation.
Defense by Doctrine
Interview with the chief of the Joint Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, General Jose Carlos de Nardi