On 15 June, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon thanked Uruguay for its contribution to United Nations peace missions and committed to resolving the delay in payments to the country, at the conclusion of a brief visit to the Uruguayan capital. On 15 June, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon thanked Uruguay for its [ … ]
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Work on the Military Pentathlon Course Enters Its Final Phase
On June 20th the Brazilian military pentathlon will acquire one of the best military obstacle courses in the world, which will host the competition in this sport during the 5th Military World Games Rio 2011. Five hundred meters long and with twenty obstacles, the S-shaped course is located on the [ … ]
Colombian Military Personnel Commit to “Zero Violations” of Human Rights
Colombian Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera promised that extrajudicial executions carried out by military personnel will not remain unpunished or be repeated, and he committed to “zero violations of human rights” among the armed forces. Colombian Defense Minister Rodrigo Rivera promised that extrajudicial executions carried out by military personnel will not [ … ]
Colombia and Ecuador Sign Plan to Strengthen Border Security
Colombia and Ecuador signed a bi-national action program to strengthen security in the border area, where they also deployed health and education campaigns. Colombia and Ecuador signed a bi-national action program to strengthen security in the border area, where they also deployed health and education campaigns. The document was signed [ … ]
Latin America Leads World in Boosting Defense Expenditures, Study Says
Latin America’s military expenditures rose by 5.8 percent to $63.3 billion last year, a higher increase than any other region of the world, according to a study released in April 2011 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). BUENOS AIRES — Latin America’s military expenditures rose by 5.8 percent [ … ]
El Salvador Positions Itself as Leader of the Security Initiative in Central America
El Salvador is leading regional security in Central America, supported by the United States, President Mauricio Funes confirmed in his address to the nation on the occasion of his second year in office, in addition to making other announcements regarding the fight against crime in the Central American country. El [ … ]
Colombia Will Continue To Be U.S.’s Best Ally In The Region, Foreign Minister Says
Colombia will continue to be the most “pro-United States” country in Latin America, despite pending issues such as the Free-Trade Agreement (FTA), Colombian Foreign Minister MarĂa Angela HolguĂn declared, following a working meeting in Washington. Colombia will continue to be the most “pro-United States” country in Latin America, despite pending [ … ]
ARS Gloria, Colombia’s Flagship, Pays Visit to Alexandria, Virginia
At precisely 3 p.m. on May 24, the Colombian Navy’s four-masted training ship, the ARC Gloria, sailed into the port of Alexandria, Virginia — as enthusiastic cadets onboard fired a 19-gun salute and heartily belted out Colombia’s national anthem. At precisely 3 p.m. on May 24, the Colombian Navy’s four-masted [ … ]
Upcoming Panamax Exercise Focuses More On Colombia, Cyber Realm
This year’s iteration of U.S. Southern Command’s annual Panama Canal exercise, slated for August, will for the first time feature Colombia leading the land component, and will include an added emphasis on cyber operations. This year’s iteration of U.S. Southern Command’s annual Panama Canal exercise, slated for August, will for [ … ]
Russia-South America Cocaine Trafficking Ring Dismantled
A vast cocaine trafficking ring from South America to Russia has been dismantled in the region of Krasnodar (in southern Russia), the press service of the local branch of the Russian security services (FSB) indicated.
Despite Eradication Efforts, Peruvian Coca Production Is Rising — Again
Coca and cocaine production has returned to Peru with a vengeance, jeopardizing years of efforts to get coca farmers to switch to legal — and profitable — export crops. LIMA – Coca and cocaine production has returned to Peru with a vengeance, jeopardizing years of efforts to get coca farmers [ … ]
Bin Laden’s Death Puts Renewed Spotlight on Islamic Terror Groups
The death of Osama bin Laden has refocused attention on Islamic extremist groups throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The death of Osama bin Laden has refocused attention on Islamic extremist groups throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. From Ciudad del Este, Paraguay — nicknamed “contraband capital of Latin America” [ … ]