At the João Havelange Stadium, known as the “Engenhão”, home of the opening ceremony of the 5th Military World Games and track and field, there is a large banner that says “Friendship through sports”. At the João Havelange Stadium, known as the “Engenhão”, home of the opening ceremony of the [ … ]
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Experience: The Most Important Aspect for the Ecuadorian Sailing Team
Many athletes participate in the 5th Military World Games in order to win a medal. That hasn’t been the case with Ecuador. At least not for the sailing team at the Games. Following the tradition of the motto created by the founder of the modern Olympic Games, Baron Pierre de [ … ]
Honduras: Narco-Trafficking Threatens Plátano River Reserve
UNESCO adds the Honduran reserve to its list of endangered World Heritage sites for the second time. TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras – A world heritage site is in distress. The reasons: indiscriminate deforestation; huge tracts of land burned to make way for agricultural activity; and, above all, the presence of narco-traffickers. For [ … ]
Cocaine Paste Abuse Threatens Families Throughout Southern Cone
Authorities in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile are fighting to contain the growing abuse of cocaine paste — a cheap, yellowish cocaine smoked by thousands of people throughout South America’s Southern Cone. MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Authorities in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Chile are fighting to contain the growing abuse of [ … ]
Disability Is Not A Difficulty In Suriname
A motorcycle accident 20 years ago caused Captain Remy Burke of Suriname to lose the use of his right arm, but not his willingness to practice boxing and karate. He has videos posted on the Internet displaying his tenacity (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SKw-1veeOI) and challenges any boxer.
World’s Best Shooters To Compete at World Military Games
The National Shooting Centre Ten Guilherme Paraense, at the Deodoro Sports Complex in Rio de Janeiro, will host from July 18 some of the best shooters in the world. The 5th CISM Military World Games with 316 registered athletes from 51 countries will compete in 16 medal events, eight male [ … ]
Colombia’s Campaign Against FARC Rebels Yields Impressive Results
The near-capture last week of the maximum leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, reflects the Colombian military’s largely successful strategy of targeting top rebel leaders in an effort to bring down the 47-year-old guerrilla group. BOGOTÁ, Colombia — The near-capture last week of the maximum leader [ … ]
Continuing Promise Colombia 2011: Committed to the Health and Wellbeing of the Colombian People
For the second time in its history, the Colombian city of Tumaco, in the department of Nariño, hosted the visit of the hospital ship Comfort, which arrived in Colombia at the invitation of the national government, the military, and the police... For the second time in its history, the Colombian [ … ]
183rd Security Forces Teach Security Techniques to Suriname Military
Airmen from the 183rd Security Forces, based out of Springfield Ill., train the second group of Suriname military personnel in security techniques here 8 July. Airmen from the 183rd Security Forces, based out of Springfield Ill., train the second group of Suriname military personnel in security techniques here 8 July. [ … ]
Interview with CP’11 Mission Commander, Captain Brian C. Nickerson, U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchored in Colombia from 2-12 July in support of the humanitarian civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2011 (CP11). The U.S. Navy’s hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) anchored in Colombia from 2-12 July in support of the humanitarian civic assistance mission [ … ]
Panama Boost Investments in Security
International cooperation has been a major factor in Panama’s surge in narcotics seizures, Public Safety Minister José Raúl Mulino said. PANAMA CITY, Panama – International cooperation has been a major factor in Panama’s surge in narcotics seizures, Public Safety Minister José Raúl Mulino said. “Thanks to cooperation from the United [ … ]
The Center For Hemispheric Defense Studies: A Nexus For Knowledge
The academic institution is at the forefront of civilian and military relations throughout the Western Hemisphere In the early 1990s, Latin American defense officials expressed deep concerns that civilians knew little about the defense and military issues in their countries. William Perry, the U.S. secretary of defense at the time, [ … ]