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