NICARAGUA: HUMAN RIGHTS INDIVIDUAL VETTING REQUEST FOR U.S.-SPONSORED TRAINING: USMLGP, COUNTERDRUG OPERATIONS COURSE

UNCLAS MANAGUA 000470 SIPDIS DEPT FOR WHA, WHA/CEN, AND WHA/PPC E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: MASS PHUM MOPS PINR NU SUBJECT: NICARAGUA: HUMAN RIGHTS INDIVIDUAL VETTING REQUEST FOR U.S.-SPONSORED TRAINING: USMLGP, COUNTERDRUG OPERATIONS COURSE ¶1. We request the Department's assistance in screening the following individuals who have been nominated for USG-funded training, pursuant to the Leahy Act and the Foreign Assistance Act. ¶2. The following individuals will attend the Counterdrugs Operation Course from May 22 - July 9,2009 at Ft. Benning, Georgia. The names are listed with the surnames first, followed by rank and DOB: Unit: Nicaragua Navy/Army Perez Calderon, Jairo Enmanuel; Maj; 15 May 1970 Gutierrez Cunnighame, Noel Alberto; Maj; 23 Nov 1964 Hernandez Rivera, Carlos Alberto; Sgt; 01 Nov 1983 Martinez Quintero, Genaro Marcial; Sgt; 10 July 1979 Barrios Quiros, Miguel Antonio; Sgt; 11 May 1985 Obando Rivas, Adolfo Antonio; Cpt; 17 April 1967 Vargas, Melvin Jose; Cpt; 17 Feb 1972 Hernandez Reyes, Gerardo Antonio; Lt; 09 Dec 1979 Guevara Mercado, Miguel Angel; Lt; 22 Feb 1981 ¶3. In order to prepare for the participants' travel, we appreciate the Department's response by May 15, 2009. CALLAHAN