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