Diálogo spoke with Brazilian Navy Admiral Ademir Sobrinho about the main challenges he faces as chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces, such as cyberdefense, combating transregional crime, and other relevant issues. Diálogo: What are your priorities as chief of Defense of the Brazilian Armed Forces? Brazilian Navy Admiral Ademir Sobrinho, [ … ]
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Argentina to Host the 2018 South American Defense Conference
At the end of the 2017 South American Defense Conference (SOUTHDEC), which took place August 22nd to 24th in Lima, Peru, the coordinators announced that, the 2018 edition of the event will be held in Argentina for the first time, with the Argentine Armed Forces hosting in conjunction with U.S. [ … ]
The Peruvian Armed Forces Counter Illicit Activity
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 [ … ]
Peruvian Minister of Defense is Proud of Armed Forces’ Actions During El Niño Costero
In March 2017, Peru was impacted by El Niño Costero, a weather event characterized by an unusual heating of the ocean along the coast of Peru and Ecuador. In Peru, the phenomenon affected more than a million people nationwide and left more than 100 dead. Despite the tragedy, Peru co-hosted [ … ]
Uruguayan Contingent Oversees Peacekeeping in Sinai
Uruguay has distinguished itself in peacebuilding through its involvement in various missions with the United Nations and other international organizations. Headquartered in Rome, the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an independent international organization created as the result of an accord between Egypt and Israel, tasked with the responsibility of [ … ]
Cooperation and the Pooling of Capabilities Defeat Organized Crime
International cooperation, joint capabilities, and joint efforts are the tools that Guatemala uses to counteract international criminal organizations. According to Guatemalan Army Major General Williams Mansilla Fernández, the Guatemalan Minister of Defense, a regional solution must be given to the traditional and non-traditional threats to security that Latin America and [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Colombian Armed Forces Activate Plan Victoria
Colombia is adjusting to changes brought by the post-conflict period. After five years of negotiations, the peace agreement with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC, per its Spanish acronym) has been signed, the armed conflict has ended, and the implementation of the peace process is now afoot. The goal [ … ]
Creating Strategic Partnerships during Two Decades
For two decades, the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies has connected leaders from the Western Hemisphere’s security community. Military and civilian students from Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Chile, Honduras, Panama, and Trinidad and Tobago are among the 32 participant nations at the center’s classes, seminars, forums, and [ … ]
The Brazilian Marine Corps’ Fleet Marines: a Completely Professional Force
Boa Noite ! Primeiramente quero agradecer a atençao ,queria muito ter a oportunidade de minha filha entrar na Marinha do Brasil ,mas nao sei como fazer gostaria de ter uma ajuda de como proceder ,ela e uma menina muito responsável em tudo uma otima filha ,agradeço se obtiver uma resposta [ … ]
IADC Transforms to Continue its Relevance in Times of New Threats
Whether for operational reasons, to take advantage of opportunities that come up, or by mere coincidence, the last four deputy directors of the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) were Brazilian. Currently, the position is occupied by Brazilian Army Major General Rolemberg Ferreira da Cunha, who studied at IADC in 2011, and [ … ]
Costa Rica Strengthens to Become Strategic Regional Partner
Providing air support during security actions is Captain Juan Luis Vargas Castillo’s primary responsibility – but not his only responsibility. As Director of Air Surveillance Service of the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security, he leads an office charged with protecting the country’s air, sea, and land territory in support [ … ]