This has been a very special year for the Peruvian Armed Forces. Since the event originated in 2010, the country hosted the 2017 South American Defense Conference (SOUTHDEC), for the second time, along with U.S. Southern Command. The year 2017 marks the 20th anniversary of what is considered one of [ … ]
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Mexico Takes New and Important Leadership Roles in Central America
Dr. Richard Downie was director of the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, from March 2004-March 2013. As such, he was a fixed presence at the security conferences co-sponsored by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) every year. The Perry Center is located at the National Defense University, in Washington, [ … ]
U.S. and Chilean Armies Work Together on Scientific Projects
Brigadier General Hernán Araya Santis is in his third year as director of Research and Projects for the Chilean Army. The reason may be because of his academic background. Brig. Gen. Araya holds a bachelor’s degree in Military Engineering Sciences from the Military Polytechnic Academy; a master’s degree in Weapons [ … ]
“Transnational and Transregional Threat Networks are the Biggest Threat to the Western Hemisphere”
U.S. Army South (ARSOUTH) is headquartered at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and is U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) Army service component. Its mission is to conduct and support multinational operations and provide security cooperation in 31 countries and 15 areas of special sovereignty in Central and South America, and the Caribbean. [ … ]
Mexican General is Responsible for Creating Leaders in the Inter-American Defense College
The main mission of the Chief of Studies at the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) is to contribute to the education of professionals so that, once they finish their studies, they can be assigned to high-level advisory roles in their countries of origin. This position is currently the responsibility of Mexican [ … ]
Regional Partner Nations Share a Common Need for Security Cooperation
Lieutenant General Joseph P. DiSalvo, U.S. Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) Military Deputy Commander, recently met with Nicaraguan government and military authorities in the country’s capital, Managua, to discuss security cooperation issues and a common interest in increasing the military-to-military relationship between both countries. To learn more about SOUTHCOM’s approach to improved [ … ]
The Inter-American Defense Board Transforms in Face of New Challenges
Mexican Army Brigadier General Jaime González Ávalos: "Security in the hemisphere is affected by transnational threats, which require a response from the public sector and the private sector in coordination with civil society." Representatives of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), along with Military leaders from regional partner nations, have confirmed [ … ]
Haiti Prepares to Provide Own Security Following End of UN Mission
In an interview with Diálogo, Inspector General Lionel Trecile of the National Police of Haiti says his country is training large numbers of police officers who will be able to progressively take over as UN forces leave. The United Nations (UN) is considering a strategy to continue its presence in [ … ]
Chilean Armed Forces Join Peacekeeping Mission in Central African Republic
Three officers from the Chile's Joint Chiefs of Staff began serving at the operational command headquarters of the UN's MINUSCA on February 26th. Chile's Armed Forces have joined the United Nations (UN) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Joint Chiefs of Staff's (EMCO) three officers [ … ]
Colombia to Host Key Regional Armored Vehicles Conference
From June 30 to July 1, Colombia is set to host the 4th annual Armored Vehicles Latin America conference, a regional meeting organized by Defense IQ, a London-based military publication that will feature discussions and panels with active and retired military personnel from several Latin American countries. Colombia is preparing [ … ]
Authorities and Youth Join Forces to Fight Violence in Guatemala
Thanks to an agreement signed by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the non-governmental organization (NGO) Jóvenes contra la Violencia [Youth Against Violence], crimes now can be reported through an online and smartphone application called “Espantacacos.” Guatemalan security authorities are using technology to make it easier for civilians to report [ … ]
Brazil to Test Border Surveillance During Military Operations
Project Sisfron is close to being subjected to its first test. In June, the system will be employed in Operation Ágata. Brazil's Army Project Office (EPEx), created in 2012, evaluates, proposes, coordinates, and integrates efforts toward the realization of the Army’s large-scale, technologically and financially complex strategic projects. So far, [ … ]