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 [ … ]
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Colombia Targets ‘Precursor Chemicals’ Used to Make Cocaine
Colombian authorities have been cracking down on precursor chemicals used to make cocaine. BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombian authorities have been cracking down on precursor chemicals used to make cocaine. These acids, solvents and bases have a wide range of legitimate industrial uses. However, chemicals like acetone, sulfuric acid and potassium [ … ]
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 María Angela Holguín declared, following a working meeting in Washington. Colombia will continue to be the most “pro-United States” country in Latin America, despite pending [ … ]
Three Alleged Zetas Arrested with 336 Kilos of Cocaine in Guatemala
Following an armed confrontation, Guatemalan anti-drug agents arrested three Guatemalans suspected of belonging to the Mexican Los Zetas cartel, which is believed responsible for the massacre of twenty-seven peasants on a rural property on 14 May, and seized 336 kilos of cocaine, the police announced. Following an armed confrontation, Guatemalan [ … ]
Six Killed In Brazil Crime Crackdown
At least six people were killed in a police crackdown on crime in a northern Rio de Janeiro shanty town, officials said, adding that weapons and drugs were confiscated. At least six people were killed in a police crackdown on crime in a northern Rio de Janeiro shanty town, officials [ … ]
COCOMS Leverage Joint Test Project To Improve Common Tactical Picture
Combatant commands are leveraging new data-management methods developed during a recent Pentagon test project to improve commanders’ common tactical picture and save millions of dollars, according to defense officials.
Australian, Colombian, and Panamanian Police Dismantle Drug-Trafficking Ring
The Australian, Colombian, and Panamanian police united to destroy a major drug-trafficking ring, arresting fourteen people and seizing a large amount of cocaine, it was announced. The Australian, Colombian, and Panamanian police united to destroy a major drug-trafficking ring, arresting fourteen people and seizing a large amount of cocaine, it [ … ]
Puricelli: The Administration Is Committed to the Recovery of the Defense Industry
Argentine Defense Minister Arturo Puricelli alluded to the administration’s commitment “to the recovery of the defense industry and defense technology” during the celebration of the 201st anniversary of the Argentine Army, at a ceremony held at the Military College of the Nation, in the locality of El Palomar. Argentine Defense [ … ]
US Army Surgeons Foster Relationship With Medical Community In St. Marc, Haiti
Two U.S. Army surgeons currently taking part in Task Force Bon Voizen, a New Horizons Haiti 2011 humanitarian engineer and medical training exercise under the command of the Louisiana National Guard, shared their skills with Haitian physicians at St. Nicolas Hospital, in St. Marc, Haiti.
Paraná Leads in Marijuana and Crack Seizures in Brazil
More than 4.6 tons of marijuana and 686 pounds of crack have been confiscated by Federal Highway Police in 2011. CURITIBA, Brazil – The state of Paraná, which is on the Paraguayan border, has emerged as a narco-trafficking corridor because of its many highways providing access to Southeastern Brazil. “Narcotics [ … ]
U.S. Sanctions Venezuela’s PDVSA for Trade with Iran
On 24 May, the United States announced the imposition of new sanctions on “seven foreign entities,” including the Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA, for trade with Iran On 24 May, the United States announced the imposition of new sanctions on “seven foreign entities,” including the Venezuelan state oil firm PDVSA, [ … ]
Fight against Drug Trafficking Will Be Priority of Armed Forces in Colombia
The fight against drug trafficking and criminal gangs, made up in part of former paramilitaries with ties to drug trafficking, will be the priority of the Colombian Armed Forces, the defense minister announced upon presenting his new security policy on 24 May. The fight against drug trafficking and criminal gangs, [ … ]