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

UNCLAS MANAGUA 000522 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, AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE 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 Aircraft Maintenance Course in Lackland AFB, TX, from June 15 - October 15, 2009. The names are listed with the surnames first, followed by rank and DOB: Unit: Nicaraguan Air Force -- Potosme Gomez, Ervin Jose, Sgt., 31 Mar 1961 -- Blanco, Mario Martin, Sgt., 01 Feb 1975 -- Arauz Luna, Wilbert Oliverio, Sgt., 19 Jul 1979 -- Diaz Ortiz, Efrain Alberto, Sgt., 17 Aug 1963 ¶3. In order to prepare for the participants' travel, we appreciate the Department's response by June 8, 2009. CALLAHAN