Diálogo is a professional military magazine published quarterly by the Commander of the United States Southern Command as an international forum for military personnel in Latin America.

From The Issue

The New Face of the Chilean Army: At The Vanguard Of Civilian Protection
The magnitude 8.8 earthquake on February 27, 2010, was a big tragedy for Chileans and their Armed Forces. Support in rescue relief operations changed the military’s relationship with civilians forever.

Articles in this Issue

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Asia-Pacific Region Joint Task Force Combats Transnational

The Joint Interagency Task Force West (JIAT F West), has come a…

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Afghanistan: Dogs of War

Canine unit brings skills to the fight

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Bangladesh: Illegally Armed and Dangerous

Members of Bangladesh’s elite Rapid Action Battalion present suspected members of the…

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Nigeria’s Maritime Capacity Grows

The Nigerian Joint Task Force patrols the Creeks at Bodo Waterways, Ogoniland…

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United Kingdom: Bees Prevent Terrorist Attacks

A new talent has been discovered: Bees have an exceptional sense of…

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The Center For Hemispheric Defense Studies: A

The academic institution is at the forefront of civilian and military relations…

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Jamaica Bolsters Drug Fight

The Caribbean Basin Security Initiative has allocated $2.38 million in the 2011/2012…

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Ecuador and Chile - Partner for Security

Combating crime has no relevance to national borders

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Paraguay Reduces Arms Trafficking

The Organization of American States (OAS) donated arms-marking equipment to the Paraguayan…

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Brazil Strengthens Borders Against Narcotraffickers

Smugglers wait on the Brazilian bank of the Parana River as a…

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África - Brasil: Advances in Agriculture

The Africa-Brazil Agricultural Innovation Marketplace links Brazilian and African experts and institutions…

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Central American Gangs and Weapons

Youth violence is a critical concern in Central America, especially the problem…

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Costa Rica Fights Illicit Traffic

Costa Rica developed its first border police unit early in 2011.

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The Drug Trade And Money Laundering In

The methods by which money may be laundered are varied and can…

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Fake Money Copies Drug Trade Patterns

Criminal organizations are learning new ways to launder millions of dollars of…

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Funding Terrorism With Charity

Money launderers are increasingly taking advantage of nonprofit organizations to deceptively fund…

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Protecting Our Borders

Peru and Chile work together to secure their frontiers and fight drugs…

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The World of Human Smuggling

Illicit traffic around the globe is not limited to drugs and counterfeit…

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Shining Path and Its Changing Threat

The narcoterrorist group Shining Path continues to operate in Peru. Members have…

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Dirty Connections

Mexican drug cartels are creating alliances with turkish mafias to expand their…

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Human Rights In The Americas: A Regional

Human rights, from lessons learned to the way forward, continue to be…

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Heading Off Hackers

Criminals wield computers as cheap, anonymous weapons

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Heroes Of Colombia: Duty Before Life

With the skin worn off his hands, a captain fought to clear…

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1943

On January 20, 1943, Peruvian pilots who had just received their wings…

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Fast Action Craft is More than Just

At the Val-de-Caes Naval Base in Belem, Brazilian Marines gear up for…

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The United States National Guard State Partnership

Promoting regional stability in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Cooperation In Action

New Hampshire National Guard Teams Up with El Salvador in the State…

 
Technology Aids Disaster Relief

Disasters underscore the importance of technology and communications

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The New Face of the Chilean Army:

The magnitude 8.8 earthquake on February 27, 2010, was a big tragedy…

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Determined To Raise The Brazilian Flag

After leaving her tribe, going hungry, and begging in the streets of…