Ambassador of Haiti visits the IADB

On December 18, 2020, the Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the United States of America and Acting Representative of Haiti to the Organization of American States (OAS), Mr. Bocchit Edmond, paid a courtesy visit to the Inter-American Board of Defense (JID). On the occasion, the Ambassador was received by […]
The IADB held a webnar on Processes for the Management and Destruction of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives

The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held the webnar on Processes for the Management and Destruction of Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives on December 10, 2020. The event aimed to transmit knowledge about the management processes and international regulations in force for the destruction of conventional light weapons that have fallen into disuse […]
JID signs cooperation agreement with the Colombian War College

On December 7, 2020, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with the “General Rafael Reyes Prieto” Higher War School of Colombia. This agreement aims to establish the bases of reciprocal cooperation for the promotion and conduct of studies, scientific research and activities of interest […]
The IADB held a webinar on protection of critical infrastructure in the event of disasters

The Inter-American Defense Board (IDB) held the webinar on critical infrastructure protection in cases of disasters on December 4, 2020. The event aimed to exchange knowledge between members of the OAS, the IADB and others organizations involved in the protection of critical infrastructure in […]
JID signs cooperation agreement with the Peruvian Army

On November 25, 2020, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Higher War School of the Peruvian Army. This agreement aims to establish the bases of reciprocal cooperation for the promotion and conduct of studies, scientific research and activities of mutual interest on topics […]
JID says goodbye to the Vice Director of the CID

On November 30, members of the Directorate of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the farewell of Rear Admiral Sílvio Luís dos Santos, who held the position of Vice-Director of the Inter-American Defense College (CID) for two years. During the event, the President of the Council of Delegates, Division General Luciano José Penna, […]
Appointed Vice Director of the Inter-American Defense College visits the IADB

On November 25, the designated Vice Director of the Inter-American Defense College (CID), Brigadeiro do Ar (Brazil) Leonardo Chaves Rodrigues, made a protocol visit to the Inter-American Defense Board (IDB), together with the current Vice Director, Rear Admiral Silvio Luis dos Santos. On that occasion, Brigadeiro Leonardo visited part of the facilities of the […]
Peruvian Army awards medal to members of the IADB leadership

On November 25, the Military and Defense Attaché of Peru in the United States of America, Brigadier General Mario Risco Carmen, awarded the “Peruvian Army Medal” to the President of the Council of Delegates, Division General Luciano José Penna and the General Director of the IADB Secretariat, Brigadier General […]
The Secretary of Multidimensional Security of the OAS visits the IADB

On November 16, 2020, the Secretary of Multidimensional Security (SSM) of the Organization of American States (OAS), Mr. Arthur Weintraub, paid a courtesy visit to the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB). On the occasion, Secretary Weintraub, together with the Director of the Department of Fighting Organized Crime of the […]
Webinar: Protection of Critical Infrastructure in the Event of Disasters

The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) will hold the Virtual Conference on Protection of Critical Infrastructure in the Event of Disaster on December 4, 2020, from 09:00 am to 02:35 pm (EZT). The event aims to exchange knowledge between members of the OAS, the IADB and other bodies involved in the […]
The IADB elects the future President of the Council of Delegates and General Director of the Secretariat

On October 22, the Delegates of the Member States of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) voted to elect the next President and Vice President of the Council of Delegates and the future Director General of the IADB Secretariat. Thus, the following were elected: – Vice Admiral Alexandre Rabello de Faria, of the Navy of the […]
Decorated Officials of the Inter-American Technical Advisory Group in Colombia

On October 2, the Military Engineers Day ceremony was held at the Engineer Command of the National Army of the Republic of Colombia, in the city of Bogotá. The members of the Group of Inter-American Technical Advisors in Colombia (GATI-CO), Major Aminthas Floriano da Silva Neto (Brazilian Army) and Captain […]