Hólger Álava
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 06:30
Hours after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Ecuador on April 16th , leaving more than 650 dead and over 16,000 wounded, countries from around the world instructed their security forces to help rescue survivors, deliver humanitarian aid, and remove bodies lying in the rubble.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 06:48
The Medical Element of U.S. Southern Command's (SOUTHCOM) Joint Task Force Bravo (JTF-Bravo) helped provide health services to the civilian population in Honduras by participating in a Medical Readiness Training Exercise (MEDRETE) in collaboration with the Honduran Army, Honduras's Ministry of Health and the Red Cross in the department of Cortés. The MEDRETE, which took place February 18th-19th, is part of SOUTHCOM's commitment to support its Central American partner nations.
Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 06:31
Peru’s Armed Forces and National Police agents have rescued 54 people, including 34 children, from “production camps” controlled by the Shining Path terrorist group in the Apurimac, Ene, and Mantaro Rivers Valley (VRAEM) region.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 - 07:05
U.S. Navy physicians have provided free medical and dental treatment, including surgeries, to tens of thousands of people in remote areas of Latin America and the Caribbean thanks to the Continuing Promise 2015 (CP-15) humanitarian mission, sponsored by the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM).
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 07:25
The agreement allows the two countries to engage in joint training to combat transnational criminal organizations. The pact also regulates the actions of U.S. personnel in the Caribbean nation related to visits, training, exercises, humanitarian efforts, and other activities mutually agreed upon by the countries.
Friday, February 13, 2015 - 06:34
The Dominican Navy launched “Amphibious Shield,” a security operation to combat drug trafficking and illegal fishing in the northern and southern regions of the country.
Friday, November 14, 2014 - 06:29
Guatemala recently sent a fresh group of military police agents to Haiti to help the United Nations Stabilization Mission’s (MINUSTAH) efforts.