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

UNCLAS MANAGUA 000663 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, CFAC 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 CFAC Maintenance Course from July 26 - August 17,2009 in Guatemala. The names are listed with the surnames first, followed by rank and DOB: Unit: Nicaraguan Army Pineda Lopez, Santos Ariel; Sgt; 24 Dec 1981 Obando Marenco, Juan Ramon; Sgt; 25 Jun 1985 Amador Calero, Justo Marin; Sgt; 14 May 1968 Sandino Cardenas, Francisco Javier; Sgt; 03 Dec 1971 Reyes, Carlos Jose; Sgt; 19 Mar 1973 Villavicencio Hernandez, Francisco Javier; Sgt; 04 Feb 1973 Amador Calero, Justo Marin; Sgt; 14 May 1968 Moncada Briceno, Jose Anibal; Sgt; 23 Jul 1968 Martinez Cortes; Gustavo Adolfo; Cpt; 11 Nov 1967 Tellez Olivares, Roger Enrique; Cpt; 15 Jul 1970 Marin Serrano, Efren Alejandro; LTC; 18 Jun 1960 Rubi Sanchez, Douglas Rosend; Cpt; 24 Dec 1976 Cajina Salazar, Mario Jose; Lt; 04 Jan 1985 ¶3. As the U.S. Embassy Managua Leahy vetting coordinating office, we certify that Post has completed its own local vetting and found no credible evidence of gross violations of human rights. ¶4. In order to prepare for the participants' travel, we appreciate the Department's response by July 15, 2009. CALLAHAN