Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said on 8 August that he will lead efforts toward possible peace talks with leftist guerrillas only if the “appropriate circumstances” are present, including the release of hostages kidnapped by the rebels. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said on 8 August that he will lead [ … ]
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U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Is Decorated by Commander-in-Chief of Chilean Navy
The commander-in-chief of the Chilean Navy, Adm. Edmundo González Robles, awarded the Order of Naval Merit in the grade of Commander to the U.S. Navy’s chief of naval operations, Adm. Gary Roughead, in recognition of his attitude toward and decided commitment and significant contribution to promoting the relationship between the [ … ]
Interview with Gen. Jorge Washington Rosales Sosa, Commander-in-Chief of the Uruguayan Army
When Gen. Jorge Washington Rosales Sosa assumed the post of commander-in-chief of the Uruguayan Army in October 2006, he brought with him four decades of experience in his country’s Armed Forces. A 1971 graduate of the Military Academy (Escuela Militar), he headed the 2d Uruguay Battalion in Mozambique in 1994, [ … ]
Army Links Tactical Radios, Chat Services with Commercial Communications
Army researchers have linked tactical radios and military chat systems with cell phones, instant messaging and other commercial communications technologies as part of an effort to streamline collaboration across the force.
Colombian President Orders Review of Security System
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos ordered on 7 August, 2011, a review of strategy in the fight against leftist guerrillas and emerging criminal gangs, amid criticism sparked by an increase in insecurity and in actions by these illegal armed groups. Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos ordered on 7 August, 2011, [ … ]
The New Administration in Peru Is Reorienting the Country’s Security Strategy
Speaking to the Peruvian press, Peruvian Interior Minister Óscar Valdés Dancuart affirmed that the defense and interior ministries will move to closely coordinate the fight against drug trafficking in the Valley of the Apurímac and Ene Rivers, and El Huallaga. Speaking to the Peruvian press, Peruvian Interior Minister Óscar Valdés [ … ]
Colombia Launches Operation Troy 3 against Criminal Gangs
On 6 August, Colombian Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera announced the implementation of Operation Troy 3, intended to combat criminal gangs in northwestern Valle del Cauca and southern El Chocó. On 6 August, Colombian Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera announced the implementation of Operation Troy 3, intended to combat criminal gangs in [ … ]
Chilean Defense Minister Bids Farewell to Contingent Travelling to Haiti on Peace Mission
A new contingent of “blue helmets” left for Haiti on 4 August, to join the United Nations mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). A new contingent of “blue helmets” left for Haiti on 4 August, to join the United Nations mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Chilean Defense Minister Andrés Allamand presided over the [ … ]
Colombian Government Demands FARC and ELN Account for Kidnappings
Colombian Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera pointed to the leaders of the FARC, “Alfonso Cano,” and the ELN, “Gabino,” as those responsible for the safety and well-being of 252 kidnapped compatriots and demanded their immediate release. Colombian Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera pointed to the leaders of the FARC, “Alfonso Cano,” and [ … ]
Brazil and Colombia to Coordinate Border Protection
On 4 August, in the city of Tabatinga, on the triple border between Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, Brazil and Colombia signed an agreement to create a Binational Border Commission (Combifron) and adopt a Binational Plan for Border Security. On 4 August, in the city of Tabatinga, on the triple border [ … ]
OPV Piloto Pardo Sets Sail for Panama to Participate in Panamax 2011
On 5 August, the Off-Shore Patrol Vessel (OPV) Piloto Pardo, which will participate in the ninth edition of the Panamax 2011 international exercise, set sail for Panama. The Chilean ship will remain away from the country for 61 days, during which time, in addition to this multinational exercise, it will [ … ]
Robotics Technology May Keep Soldiers Far From Harm
Unmanned ground vehicles allow warfighters to perform surveillance, route clearance and threat defeat from safer distances. Tele-operation makes it possible for warfighters to maintain even greater standoff distances while conducting these dangerous tasks.