EAC MONTEVIDEO CONVENED TO REVIEW SECURITY POSTURE

S E C R E T MONTEVIDEO 000078 SIPDIS NOFORN SENSITIVE SIPDIS DS/IP/WHA, D, CA, INR, M, P, S/CT E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/15/2018 TAGS: ASEC CASC IS KWBG PREL PTER UY SUBJECT: EAC MONTEVIDEO CONVENED TO REVIEW SECURITY POSTURE REF: STATE 106567 Classified By: MHDOMINGUEZ, A/RSO, Reason 1.4 (C,D) ¶1. (S/NF): Summary: Per Reftel, on February 15, Charge Peter Harding chaired an EAC to discuss the local impact of the aftermath of Hizballah Leader Imad Mughniyeh's death. The EAC determined that security posture is appropriate given the current threat, and no other action needs to be taken at this time. The Charge chaired the meeting which included representatives from all agencies and sections at post. End Summary. ¶2. (S/NF): Per Reftel, the EAC members met to discuss the local impact that the death of Iman Mughniyeh's could have on Embassy facilities and the local security posture. The RSO and EAC members do not have any specific threat information regarding protests or attacks related to the Hizballah incident at this time. The EAC agreed that the present security posture at U.S. facilities was prudent given the current world-wide threat. However, RSO plans to meet with the Local Guard Force and Surveillance Detection Team to enchance awareness and vigilance. Post continues to monitor threats against Westerners and Americans and is in contact with police, military and diplomatic counterparts. Should any threats materialize the EAC will reconvene to review security plans. ¶3. (U) Point of Contact for additional information is A/RSO Millie Hopes Dominguez at commercial tel (5982) 418-7777 x 2317; STU x 2190; classified email Hopesmm@state.sgov.gov; IVG 818-223-2318. Harding