The Marine Corps (CFN) of the Brazilian Navy has begun a program to update its CLANF/AAV7A1 amphibious armored vehicles, at an approximate cost of 125 million dollars. The Marine Corps (CFN) of the Brazilian Navy has begun a program to update its CLANF/AAV7A1 amphibious armored vehicles, at an approximate cost [ … ]
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Colombia Will Increase Its Support to Honduras in the Security Area
Colombia made a commitment on Thursday to increase its aid to Honduras in the security area, especially for its fight against organized crime, the presidents of the two countries, Juan Manuel Santos of Colombia and Porfirio Lobo of Honduras, announced at the end of a meeting in Bogota. Colombia made [ … ]
Network Trafficking Illicit Substances in Submersibles Is Dismantled
Eighteen alleged members of a transnational drug-trafficking organization dedicated to building and outfitting submersible vessels for the transport of illicit substances from the Colombian Pacific coast to Central and North America were arrested for extradition, in a coordinated operation involving the National Navy, the National Attorney-General’s Office, and U.S. authorities. [ … ]
Ecuador’s Navy Research Ship Orion Helps Unlock Scientific Secrets
When it comes to oceanic research in Ecuador, the Navy leads the way ¬— thanks to the Orión, a research ship of the Navy Oceanographic Institute (INOCAR). When it comes to oceanic research in Ecuador, the Navy leads the way — thanks to the Orión, a research ship of the [ … ]
Brazil Debuts the Hermes Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in Amazonas
The Brazilian Air Force gave the Hermes RQ-450 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) its operational debut during Operation Agatha, conducted in Amazonas to curb illegal activities along the border between Brazil and Colombia. The Brazilian Air Force gave the Hermes RQ-450 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) its operational debut during Operation Agatha, [ … ]
More Than 140 Arrests in Trinidad and Tobago’s Gang Crackdown
Authorities rounded up nearly 120 people in Trinidad and Tobago after imposing emergency rule on the oil-rich Caribbean nation this week to halt a spike in violent crime. Authorities rounded up nearly 120 people in Trinidad and Tobago after imposing emergency rule on the oil-rich Caribbean nation this week to [ … ]
The Brazilian Army and Navy Conduct a River Patrol with the Colombian Army
Members of the Missões Task Force – part of the 6th Jungle Infantry Brigade – and of Task Force 451 (Brazilian Navy) have conducted a joint river patrol with Colombian Army personnel along the course of the Traira River, a dangerous border region between the two countries. The 4th Army [ … ]
The Argentine, Brazilian, Paraguayan, and Uruguayan Navies Conduct the Acrux V Exercise
The Argentine, Brazilian, Paraguayan, and Uruguayan Navies have concluded the Acrux V exercise, aimed at training in river operations on the Parana, Paraguay, and Uruguay Rivers. The Argentine, Brazilian, Paraguayan, and Uruguayan Navies have concluded the Acrux V exercise, aimed at training in river operations on the Parana, Paraguay, and [ … ]
The Salvadoran Executive Branch Seeks to Send Troops to the Afghanistan Mission
The Salvadoran executive branch has requested from the Legislative Assembly the approval of a transitory decree permitting it to send Soldiers to Afghanistan, where the country seeks to participate, as a member of the United Nations, in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in that Middle Eastern nation.
Peruvian SS-32 Submarine Arrives at Naval Station Mayport to Participate in SUBDIEX 2011
After 24 days at sea, the Peruvian naval submarine BAP Antofagasta (SS-32) arrived at U.S. Naval Station Mayport, in Florida, to participate in the SUBDIEX 2011 exercise with U.S. Navy units. The exercise is part of the Diesel Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI), a program that will require the unit to [ … ]
OAS Against Arms Trafficking
The Organization of American States (OAS) is promoting an initiative to combat illicit firearms trafficking through a program implemented in Latin American and Caribbean countries. The Organization of American States (OAS) is promoting an initiative to combat illicit firearms trafficking through a program implemented in Latin American and Caribbean countries. [ … ]
The Colombian Military Presence on the Border with Brazil
As soon as you cross the border, a Colombian National Police post immediately attracts your attention. Armed officers carrying submachine guns closely observe who enters and leaves the country. Leticia is the capital of the department (state) of Amazonas and the largest Colombian city along the border with Brazil. It [ … ]