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.

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Synergy and Exchange Among Military Officers From Partner Nations

Synergy and Exchange Among Military Officers From Partner Nations

Since education and training are necessary to move up the ranks in a military career, Diálogo will publish a profile each quarter of a highlevel military academic institution. The first profile country is Brazil, a nation recognized internationally to be among the best in officer and Soldier trai...

 

Putting the Best to the Test

Putting the Best to the Test

Latin America and the Caribbean send their top forces to compete in Fuerzas Comando 2010

 

From Shoeshine Boy to General: A Story of Achievement and Bravery

In March 2010, when the most recent promotion of officers took place in Brazil, one general’s journey in particular stood out. Expedito Alves de Lima, who started as a shoeshine boy in a military unit in Rio de Janeiro when he was just 10, was among the recently promoted generals. To get to know ...

 

Defending Human Rights

Defending Human Rights

In just two generations, Latin American military institutions have transitioned from a period of sometimes tragic clashes with civil society to the present condition of considerable popular support by the same. This transition has been accompanied by a lesserknown transformation within the instit...