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