The Honduran government is expected to finance the purchase of its new Super Tucano planes, as well as other kinds of equipment for the fight against drug trafficking, through its security tax. The Honduran government is expected to finance the purchase of its new Super Tucano planes, as well as [ … ]
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Interview with CP’11 Mission Commander, Captain Brian C. Nickerson, U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchored in Colombia from 2-12 July in support of the humanitarian civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2011 (CP11). The U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchored in Colombia from 2-12 July in support of the humanitarian civic assistance mission [ … ]
The Chilean Air Force Receives the First C-130 with the New CMC Electronics Cockpit
The Chilean Air Force has received the first Hercules C-130 with the new cockpit from the Esterline CMC Electronics company, following the successful completion of the tests required as part of the modernization program for that military transport plane.
Heavy Security Presence along Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Nearly eight thousand men from the Pacific Naval Force, distributed across psychological and surveillance checkpoints, are welcoming visitors who have chosen Gorgona Island, the beaches of Juanchaco and Ladrilleros, Buenaventura Bay, Tumaco, and Solano Bay as tourist destinations for this vacation season.
Brazilian Navy Inaugurates Vila Branca for the 5th Military World Games
In Campo Grande, Rio de Janeiro, on July 5th, the Brazilian Navy inaugurated the Guandu do Sapê Naval Village, known as Vila Branca, which will host delegations participating in the 5th Military World Games. The Peace Games, as they have been named, will take place between July 16th and 24th.
Second Hypersonic Flight Brings New Flight Test Data
A second test of the X-51A Waverider flew in the Point Mugu Naval Air Test Range over the Pacific Ocean, bringing significant hypersonic research data.
Panama Boost Investments in Security
International cooperation has been a major factor in Panama’s surge in narcotics seizures, Public Safety Minister José Raúl Mulino said. PANAMA CITY, Panama – International cooperation has been a major factor in Panama’s surge in narcotics seizures, Public Safety Minister José Raúl Mulino said. “Thanks to cooperation from the United [ … ]
LAB DOP Will Analyze the Samples from the 5th Military World Games
The Anti-Doping Laboratory (LAB DOP), in partnership with the Technological Development Support Lab (LADETEC) of the UFRJ Chemistry Institute, will be responsible for performing anti-doping analyses at the 5th CISM Military World Games, which will take place from July 16th to 24th, in Rio de Janeiro.
Brazilian Unmanned Anti-Drug Planes Will Operate in Bolivia
Four Brazilian unmanned planes will begin to operate in Bolivia in August as part of the fight against drugs, Deputy Minister of Social Defense Felipe Cáceres announced on 5 July. Four Brazilian unmanned planes will begin to operate in Bolivia in August as part of the fight against drugs, Deputy [ … ]
Bolivia, Brazil, and U.S. Will Sign Agreement to Verify Coca Eradication
The governments of Bolivia, Brazil, and the United States will soon sign a joint agreement to verify the eradication of coca plantings on Bolivian territory, an official source revealed in La Paz on 5 July. The governments of Bolivia, Brazil, and the United States will soon sign a joint agreement [ … ]
Leader of Colombian FARC Guerrilla Group Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison
Henry Castellanos, alias Romaña, one of the leaders of the FARC, a Colombian communist guerrilla group, was sentenced in absentia to twenty-two years and nine months in prison for the offenses of terrorism, aggravated criminal conspiracy, and aggravated theft, the Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on 5 July. Henry Castellanos, alias [ … ]
Peruvian Detained with Drugs Belongs to Shining Path
One of the five Peruvians detained in Bolivia on 28 June on drug-trafficking charges is a member of the Shining Path armed group, Bolivian Interior Minister Sacha Llorenti affirmed on 1 July. One of the five Peruvians detained in Bolivia on 28 June on drug-trafficking charges is a member of [ … ]