NICARAGUA: HUMAN RIGHTS INDIVIDUAL VETTING REQUEST FOR U.S.-SPONSORED TRAINING: USMLGP, VARIOUS PKO COURSES IN GUATEMALA

UNCLAS MANAGUA 000714 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, VARIOUS PKO COURSES IN GUATEMALA ¶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 various PKO Courses in Coban, Guatemala from August 17 - December 15, 2009. The names are listed with the surnames first, followed by rank and DOB: Unit: Nicaraguan Army Reyes, Carlos Jose; Sgt; 19 Mar 1973 Villavicencio Hernandez, Francisco Jose; Sgt; 04 Feb 1963 Amador Calero, Justo Martin; Sgt; 14 May 1968 Moncada Briceno, Jose Anibal; Sgt; 23 Jul 1968 Martinez Cortes, Gustavo Adolfo; Capt; 11 Nov 1967 Tellez Olivares, Roger Enrique; Capt; 15 Jul 1970 Marin Serrano, Efren Alejandro; Lt Col; 18 Jun 1960 Rubi Sanchez, Douglas Rosendo; Capt; 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 August 1, 2009. SANDERS