JID STAFF FAREWELL 05-06-2025
On June 5, the ceremony for the imposition of the Inter-American Defense Board Medal and the institutional gratitude ceremony for the officers, technicians, and non-commissioned officers who completed their duties and must return to their countries of origin was held. Family members and all military personnel participated in the event. The ceremony was […]
JID STAFF FAREWELL 05-29-2025
On May 29, the ceremony for the imposition of the Inter-American Defense Board Medal and the institutional gratitude ceremony for the officers, technicians, and non-commissioned officers who completed their duties and must return to their countries of origin was held. Family members and all military personnel participated in the event. The ceremony was […]
«Virtual Seminar on Migratory Flows, addressed the topic: «Threats linked to Irregular Migration: Challenges and Strategies»
The event, which analyzed the causes, consequences, and transnational threats related to irregular migration in Latin America and the Caribbean, was held on June 4, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and was attended by more than 19,250 people.
CHANGE OF COMMAND IN THE LEADERSHIP OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD
In an institutional ceremony held at the headquarters of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) on June 17 of this year, with the distinguished presence of Ambassador Benoni Belli, President of the OAS Permanent Council, as well as other senior diplomats and IADB officials, the handover took place […]
CULTURAL EVENT OF THE AMERICAS
On May 17, the Inter-American Defense Board held a new edition of its traditional "Cultural Gathering of the Americas-2025" at the Casa del Soldado. The event's main objective is to contribute to strengthening the historic bonds of friendship and respect that unite the peoples of the region through […]
Visit of the Ecuadorian Army War Academy
On May 28, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received a visit from students of the 20th Advanced Military Course from the Ecuadorian Army War Academy. The Director General of the IADB Secretariat presented on the topic: Current Threats to the Security and Defense of Latin America, and […]
Visit of the Mexican Center for Advanced Naval Studies to the Inter-American Defense Board (05/16/25)
On Friday, May 16th of this year, the Inter-American Defense Board received the honorable visit of students from the Master's program in National Security and Geopolitics at the Mexican Center for Naval Studies (CESNAV). The delegation was led by CESNAV Director Vice Admiral José Orozco Tocaven. During the visit, […]
Note of Condolence
CLOSING OF THE TRAINING COURSE FOR NATIONAL MONITORS IN HUMANITARIAN DEMINING 2025/1 IN COLOMBIA
The Inter-American Technical Advisory Group (GATI-CO) is training new National Monitors in Humanitarian Demining in Colombia. Within the framework of the Training and Technical Assistance Cooperation Agreement between the General Command of the Armed Forces and the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), with the support of instructors from the Inter-American Technical Advisory Group […]
SIGNING OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ITALIAN CARABINEERS AND THE IDF
On May 7, the signing of the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the Italian Carabinieri and the Inter-American Defense Board took place. This agreement establishes the basis for reciprocal cooperation to promote and conduct studies, scientific research, and activities of mutual interest in matters related to military and […]
Execution of the MECODEX-GUYANA 2025 Technical Simulation Activity
The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), as the technical and advisory body of the Organization of American States (OAS), will hold a Technical Simulation Activity called "MECODEX 2025" from May 19 to 23, 2025, in Georgetown, Cooperative Republic of Guyana. This Technical Simulation Activity is an annual activity planned by the IADB […]
MEETING FOR PROMOTION TO THE IMMEDIATELY HIGHER GRADE OF BRAZILIAN OFFICERS WORKING AT THE IADB
On April 30, 2025, the IADB Leadership held the Promotion Ceremony for its staff. Those promoted to the next rank were Colonel Cristiano Rolim Pereira and Lieutenant Colonel Douglas, Xavier. We wish them success in their new hierarchical rank.
