Nov. 26, 2024

U.S. Strengthens Cybersecurity Partnership with Paraguay

The government of Paraguay in collaboration with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) recently completed a joint cyber security review of Paraguayan government networks designed to strengthen the security of the nation’s critical assets. During the review, the cyber espionage actor Flax Typhoon - a group based in the People’s Republic of China with links to the PRC government - was identified infiltrating Paraguayan government systems.

Nov. 14, 2024

Cyber operations takes stage at CRUZEX 2024

NATAL, BRAZIL — For the first time in the history of CRUZEX, cyber operations played a pivotal role. CRUZEX 2024 introduced "CRUZEX CYBER," a simulated cyber exercise designed to integrate cyber defense with traditional air operations, marking a new frontier in military training. CRUZEX, one of the largest multinational military exercises in Latin America, has traditionally focused on enhancing air and space operational coordination.

Nov. 7, 2024

Adm. Holsey Takes Command of SOUTHCOM

U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey assumed command of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) from U.S. Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson during a change-of-command ceremony, Nov. 7, 2024.

Nov. 7, 2024

Austin Highlights Critical Role of Partnerships at Southcom Change of Command

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III underscored the power of U.S. partnerships in bolstering shared values throughout the Western Hemisphere as he presided over Southcom's change of command ceremony at the combatant command's headquarters in Doral, Fla.

Oct. 24, 2024

Gen. Richardson meets with leaders in Guatemala

Army Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), met with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo and senior defense leaders during an official visit to Guatemala Oct. 22-24.

Oct. 17, 2024

Secretary Del Toro Travels to Argentina for the XVI Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas

From October 13-16, 2024, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro led the United States delegation to the XVI Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CDMA) in Mendoza, Argentina. CDMA is the premier defense forum in the Western Hemisphere, convening the senior most national security and defense officials biennially. This year's event featured discussions on the responsible use of artificial intelligence, and climate and environmental challenges from a defense perspective.

Sept. 19, 2024

U.S. Southern Command Donates Two Mobile Clinics to the People of Trinidad and Tobago

On September 18, the United States Southern Command’s (SOUTHCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program through the U.S. Embassy Port of Spain donated two mobile medical units, known as “Clinics in a Can,” valued at US$490,534 to the people of Trinidad and Tobago through the Ministry of Health.

Sept. 11, 2024

Air Forces Southern welcomes new commander, activates to Service Component Command

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — Maj. Gen. David Mineau accepted command of the newly activated Air Forces Southern from U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin during a Change of Command ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 11, 2024.

Sept. 9, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps and Brazilian Naval Infantry launch Exercise FORMOSA to strengthen regional security

FORMOSA, GOIáS, BRAZIL — U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and the Brazilian Naval Infantry (CFN) commenced Exercise Formosa today, a major Brazilian military exercise with U.S. participation aimed at enhancing the bilateral training partnership between the United States Marine Corps and Brazil and strengthening regional security.

Sept. 6, 2024

U.S. Marines launch UNITAS LXV in Chile with 24 Nations

VALPARAISO, VALPARAíSO, CHILE — U.S. Marine Corps forces joined with 24 other nations to commence UNITAS LXV, the 65th iteration of the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise here on Sept. 2, 2024. UNITAS is an annual exercise conducted in either the Atlantic or Pacific waters around Central America and South America. UNITAS brings like-minded Allies and partners from around the world to strengthen relationships, enhance interoperability and facilitate collective defense and global security.