Panama (Feb. 2, 2024) – The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), U.S. Army Gen. Laura Richardson, and Panamanian Minister of Public Security Juan Pino pose with a signed document reaffirming Panama's commitment to SOUTHCOM's Human Rights Initiative (HRI). Panama joined in 2007, signifying a formal commitment to implement HRI within their security forces. Richardson visited Panama Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 as part of a U.S. delegation taking part in a High-Level Security Dialogue between Panama and the United States.  (Photo courtesy Panama’s Ministry of Public Security)