The hospital ship delivered medical, dental, veterinary and engineering assistance in the Caribbean Basin, Central America and South America. The hospital ship delivered medical, dental, veterinary and engineering assistance in the Caribbean Basin, Central America and South America. “First and foremost (the mission) demonstrates the United States’ commitment to the [ … ]
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U.S. Department of Defense Works to Boost Smartphone Security
As the U.S. Defense Department seeks innovation made possible by smartphones and other mobile computing platforms, it’s also working to ensure DOD users of those devices employ them securely, a defense official said.
Chilean Military Personnel Distinguish Themselves at International Equestrian Competition
Riders from the Chilean Army finished atop the rankings at the Eighteenth “Glories of the Army” International Equestrian Competition, which took place in Iquique, Chile.
Latin America Mulls Drawdown of Haiti Mission
South American nations with troops deployed in the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti are discussing a gradual drawdown of the force beginning in 2012 after eight years on the ground. South American nations with troops deployed in the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti are discussing a gradual drawdown of the [ … ]
Enforcement Increases on Brazil’s Borders
Drug seizures up by 130% since the launch of the country’s Strategic Border Plan in June. RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Organized crime is facing increased efforts by law enforcement along the 16,886-kilometer (10,492-mile) Brazilian border. Operation Sentinela (Operation Sentinel) resulted in the seizure of three times the volume of [ … ]
Argentina Urges Brazil to Promote South American Space Agency
Argentine Defense Minister Arturo Puricelli has proposed the establishment of a South American Space Agency along the lines of the highly successful European Space Agency — an idea enthusiastically supported by Brazil. Argentine Defense Minister Arturo Puricelli has proposed the establishment of a South American Space Agency along the lines [ … ]
Bolivia Will Sign Agreements with Brazil and U.S. to Monitor Coca Fields
Bolivia will sign agreements with the United States and Brazil in September to monitor and destroy excess coca crops, Deputy Social Defense Minister Felipe Cáceres announced on September 7. Bolivia will sign agreements with the United States and Brazil in September to monitor and destroy excess coca crops, Deputy Social [ … ]
Police Chiefs Meet in El Salvador to Debate Strategies against Drug Trafficking
Police chiefs from Central America, Mexico, Colombia, and the Caribbean began a three-day meeting in El Salvador intended to share information and refine strategies against drug activities. Police chiefs from Central America, Mexico, Colombia, and the Caribbean began a three-day meeting in El Salvador intended to share information and refine [ … ]
Panama Dismantles Group that Transported Drugs for FARC
The Panamanian authorities dismantled a criminal gang that was allegedly responsible for the “transport of illicit substances” to Central America for the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on September 7. The Panamanian authorities dismantled a criminal gang that was allegedly responsible for the [ … ]
Uruguay Hosts Subregional Workshop to Develop New Strategies against Terrorism Financing
The Subregional Workshop on the Fight against Terrorism Financing: Major Current Risks, of which Uruguay is the host, has begun. The event is organized by the Inter-American Committee against Terrorism (CICTE), part of the Organization of American States, with the collaboration of the Defense Ministry. The Subregional Workshop on the [ … ]
President Santos Names New Military High Command in Colombia
On September 6, the Colombian Government named a new Military high command, under the direction of Army General Alejandro Navas, who was named commandant-general of the Armed Forces, according to an announcement by President Juan Manuel Santos. On September 6, the Colombian Government named a new Military high command, under [ … ]
First Measures by the New Colombian Minister of National Defense
In his first act as Minister of National Defense, Juan Carlos Pinzón announced a series of measures directed toward strengthening the Armed Forces, improving citizen security, and guaranteeing the electoral process on October 30. In his first act as Minister of National Defense, Juan Carlos Pinzón announced a series of [ … ]