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