LIMA, Peru (May 9, 2016) -- Navy Adm. Kurt W. Tidd, commander of U.S. Southern Command, addresses Peruvian Minister of Defense Jakke Valakivi and other senior Peruvian military and civilian officials while accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Peru Brian Nichols at the Peruvian Army headquarters. Tidd visited Peru to discuss continued cooperation in efforts to address transnational threats in the region. (Photo by Jose Ruiz, U.S. Southern Command)