On June 16, 1951, the Colombia Battalion, composed of 1,060 Colombian volunteers, crossed the Pacific Ocean aboard the U.S. Navy ship Aiken Victory, en route to the Korean peninsula. The North Korean communist forces had attacked their neighbor to the south, and the troops were on their way to liberate [ … ]
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A Civil Duty, A Shared Responsibility
Citizens expand the reach of security forces and help keep crime away from their homes. In Peñalolén, Chile, the community began with three neighborhood watch committees aligned with local government agencies in 2005. Today, the number of committees has grown to 166 for a community of 216,000. Norma Maray, manager [ … ]
Forging Leaders in the Region
From the time he was a little boy, Hans Weisser dreamed of more than the ordinary life: He strived to be part of the Chilean Military From the time he was a little boy, Hans Weisser dreamed of more than the ordinary life: He strived to be part of the [ … ]
Operation Rivers of Light 2011 Invites Colombian Guerrillas to Demobilize
Following the success of Operation Christmas in 2010, the Colombian Ministry of National Defense launched a new demobilization campaign in December 2011.
Dominicans Work with Seabees on Community Project
Service members from High Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift volunteered at the Rafaela Santaella school in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as part of a three-week project run by Seabees during Southern Partnership Station (SPS) 2012 on November 18. Service members from High Speed Vessel (HSV) 2 Swift volunteered at the [ … ]
UN Peacekeeping Mission Downsized as Haiti Slowly Recovers
As the United Nations prepares to draw down its massive peacekeeping operations in Haiti, the chief of that mission, Mariano Fernández, says his top priority is to help the country rebuild its earthquake-ravaged security institutions. SANTO DOMINGO — As the United Nations prepares to draw down its massive peacekeeping operations [ … ]
Interview with the Brazilian Defense Ministry’s Head of Strategic Affairs, General Mendes
One of the greatest current concerns of Brazilian civilian and military authorities is preparing for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics. During the 3rd Annual South American Defense Chiefs Conference, held in Santiago, Chile, in August/September, 2011, Diálogo had the opportunity to talk to Brazil’s representative at the [ … ]
Regional Defense Production Takes Flight With Argentine-Brazil Partnership
Argentina’s national aircraft maker, Fábrica Argentina de Aviones SA, will soon begin manufacturing parts for the new KC-390 military transport plane made by Brazil’s Embraer. Argentina’s national aircraft maker, Fábrica Argentina de Aviones SA, will soon begin manufacturing parts for the new KC-390 military transport plane made by Brazil’s Embraer. [ … ]
New Film Reveals How Colombian Agents Infiltrated FARC Jungle Hideouts
Mauricio was the boat operator. Nelson wandered deep into the jungle. Freddy the city boy posed as a campesino. And Liliana, Freddy’s fictitious wife, served drinks at the local saloon. All four were highly trained intelligence agents sent to infiltrate one of the world’s most ruthless terrorist organizations. Mauricio was [ … ]
Colombia, Central America Record Huge Drug Seizures
Colombian authorities have scored notable successes against one of the country’s most powerful drug traffickers, Daniel “El Loco” Barrera. The latest victory came in mid-September, when four different networks were targeted in Bogotá, Cali, Barranquilla and Villavicencio. Colombian authorities have scored notable successes against one of the country’s most powerful [ … ]
Spain Builds Satellite For Its Defense And Security
By 2013, Spain will have the ability to detect the position of any ship in the world from space, safeguarding crews from pirate hijackings through an automatic identification system. This capability will be possible with the Paz satellite. By 2013, Spain will have the ability to detect the position of [ … ]
Interview with Paraguayan Major General Jorge Francisco Ramírez Gómez
Historically, Paraguay has provided humanitarian assistance to other countries, as was the case in Haiti following the January 12, 2010, earthquake. This aid consisted of food, blankets, search-and-rescue teams, and a medical contingent made up of surgeons and specialists. The country also sent nearly 30 men to provide security at [ … ]