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 […]
VISIT OF THE PERMANENT SECRETARIAT OF THE INTER-AMERICAN NAVAL CONFERENCE (SPCNI) TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD (IADB)
On March 4, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received a visit from representatives of the Permanent Secretariat of the Inter-American Naval Conference (SPCNI) for a meeting aimed at strengthening hemispheric cooperation in maritime security and defense. During the visit, an institutional presentation was given on the mission, organization, and main […]
CONFERENCE OF COMMANDERS OF AMERICAN ARMS
From February 23 to 27, the Director General of the Inter-American Defense Board, General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, accompanied by Colonel João Leitão Alencar Filho, participated in the Inaugural Session of the 37th Cycle of the Conference of American Armies, held in Asunción, Paraguay. This new cycle of work, which will be developed […]
CIVIL-MILITARY HUMANITARIAN COORDINATION COURSE (UN-CMCOORD)
On March 2, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), in coordination with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA-UN) and with the support of the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, launched the Humanitarian Civil-Military Coordination Course (UN-CMCoord) in Brasilia. This important academic program is […]
WOMEN, PEACE AND SECURITY SEMINAR 2026: “Women in Building Collaborative Solutions in the Framework of Security and Defense”
On February 25, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held the seminar “Women, Peace and Security 2026: Women in Building Collaborative Solutions in the Framework of Security and Defense.” The seminar was inaugurated by Ambassador Laura Gil, Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) […]
AWARD CEREMONY FOR THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD MEDAL
On February 17, at the facilities of the Inter-American Defense Board, the solemn ceremony was held to award the Inter-American Defense Board Medal, in its categories of One Gold Star and One Silver Star, to military personnel in recognition of their valuable services rendered and […]
The Inter-American Defense Board participates in the OAS Committee on Hemispheric Security
On February 12, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the tenth regular meeting of the Committee on Hemispheric Security (CHS) of the Organization of American States (OAS), held under the central theme “Commitments to Peace, Disarmament, and Non-Proliferation.” The IADB was represented by its Secretary General, […]
