2025 RETROSPECTIVE: NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD
On June 17, 2025, in the "Delegates' Hall" of the Soldier's House, the ceremony for the assumption of the Presidency of the Council of Delegates was held, with Major General César Macedo García handing over the position to Division General Marco Antonio Alvarez Reyes, as well as the appointment of the new Director General […]
CLOSING COURSE OF THE 2026/1 NATIONAL MONITORS TRAINING COURSE IN HUMANITARIAN DEMINING IN COLOMBIA
Within the framework of the Training and Technical Assistance Cooperation Agreement between the General Command of the Colombian Military Forces and the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), and with the support of Brazilian instructors from the Inter-American Technical Advisory Group (GATI-CO), the ceremony was held on March 26th […]
INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD MEDAL AWARD CEREMONY
On March 26, at Kennedy Hall within the Inter-American Defense College (IADC) facilities, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) medal was awarded in a ceremony. This medal is the highest distinction granted to individuals and institutions that have made exceptional contributions to […]
VISIT OF THE COMMANDER OF THE BRAZILIAN ARMY TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD
On March 26, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received a visit from the Commander of the Brazilian Army, General Tomás Miguel Miné Ribeiro Paiva, who was received by the Director General of the IADB Secretariat, Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato. During the […]
INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD MEDAL AWARD CEREMONY
On March 24, during the 1484th Ordinary Meeting, held in the "Simon Bolivar Hall" of the historic building of the Organization of American States (OAS), the ceremony for the awarding of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) medal took place. This medal is the highest distinction awarded to individuals […]
INSTITUTIONAL VISIT OF THE JID TO THE AMBASSADOR OF PERU TO THE OAS
The leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held a working meeting with the Ambassador of Peru to the Organization of American States, Rodolfo Coronado, to strengthen cooperation and dialogue on hemispheric security and defense. The IADB was represented by Major General […]
INSTITUTIONAL VISIT OF THE JID TO THE AMBASSADOR OF COLOMBIA TO THE OAS
The leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held an institutional visit with the Ambassador of Colombia to the Organization of American States, Mr. Luis Ernesto Vargas Silva, reaffirming their commitment to multilateralism and joint work for the benefit of the region. During the meeting, key initiatives such as […] were highlighted.
III COURSE ON APPLICABLE LAW IN SCENARIOS OF ARMED CONFLICTS AND OTHER SITUATIONS OF VIOLENCE
On March 15, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) began the in-person phase of the “III Course on Applicable Law in Scenarios of Armed Conflict and Other Situations of Violence,” in the city of Brasilia, Brazil, in coordination with the National School of Magistrates of Military Justice of the Union […]
INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD MEDAL AWARD CEREMONY
Last Monday, March 16, the Inter-American Defense Board held the solemn ceremony for the awarding of the Inter-American Defense Board Medal, which is given to personnel who have provided outstanding service to this international organization. The ceremony was presided over by the Director General of the IADB Secretariat, […]
The Inter-American Defense Board participated in the preparatory meeting for the XVII Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas.
From March 1 to 3, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the preparatory meeting for the XVII Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CDMA), a forum aimed at promoting dialogue and cooperation on regional defense and security. During the meeting, the IADB presented the results obtained from […]
Humanitarian Demining Seminar 2026 and Technical Visit to IADB Missions in Colombia
The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held the 2026 Humanitarian Demining Seminar in Bogotá, Colombia, on March 3, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Inter-American Monitors Group in Colombia (GMI-CO). The event brought together civilian and military authorities, mine action experts, and representatives […]
PARTICIPATION OF THE IADB IN THE X ORDINARY MEETING OF THE COMMISSPHERIC SECURITY COMMISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES
On March 5, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the 10th Regular Meeting of the Committee on Hemispheric Security (CHS) of the Organization of American States (OAS), held under the central theme of “Progress and Challenges in the Implementation of Programs and Projects Related to Cyber Defense.” The IADB was represented by […]
