On April 4, in the Colombian city of Cartagena, the campaign “Roll up your cuffs with all our forces” was launched, an activity with which the Colombian Armed Forces are joining the commemoration of the International Day for Mine Awareness.
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A Friend for Life
Pairing bomb-sniffing canines with Soldiers in Colombia’s fight against narcotraffickers and terrorist groups provides an acute advantage in mine detection and forms bonds that last a lifetime. Sasha served the Colombian National Army for most of her life; her colleagues saw her as yet another Soldier fighting on the frontlines [ … ]
Demining: No Room for Error
Personal protective equipment, training and specialized skills are essential for the experts who risk their lives to conduct anti-personnel land mine removal missions.
In Colombia, a Soldier Heals Spiritual Wounds
Paralyzed as a consequence of the explosion of a mine in Colombia, Soldier Mario Calle found a new vocation: manufacturing wheelchairs for his comrades also wounded in combat, an activity that has also enabled him to heal psychological wounds.
FARC’s Pipeline Attacks Disrupt Colombian Economy, Drive Away Foreign Investment
Guerrillas from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) carried out 40 attacks on oil pipelines last year, causing oil spills and significant environmental damage, says Colombia’s Ministry of Mining and Energy.
Dominican Police Find Wreckage of Small Drug Plane
Human remains and plastic objects commonly used to wrap shipments of cocaine were found by Dominican authorities at the site of a plane crash, according to the country’s National Drug Control Directorate (DNCD).
Colombia Develops New Mine-Detection System
Industria Militar de Colombia (INDUMIL) and the University of the Andes have developed the first dual mine detector based on Colombian technology, which will enable the Armed Forces to locate mines manufactured with metal and improvised explosive devices planted by terrorist groups.
Fighting Narcotraffickers with Staunch Allies
Sasha served the Colombian National Army for most of her life; she was one more soldier fighting on the frontlines against the South American country’s terrorist groups. She was trained in explosive and anti-personnel mine detection since the beginning of her military career.
United States Declares Central America Area Free of Land Mines
A U.S. State Department report has declared Central America a region free of land mines. According to the annual report To Walk the Earth in Safety, made public by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Central America is the first area of the world to be free of armaments of this [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Ecuador Succeeds in Clearing More Anti-personnel Mines
Ecuador has revealed that it has succeeded in clearing landmines from more than 70,000 square meters. The announcement was made at the Ottawa Convention meeting, which is being held this year in Phnom Penh.