NICARAGUA: HUMAN RIGHTS INDIVIDUAL VETTING REQUEST FOR U.S.-SPONSORED TRAINING: MILGP, OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE COURSE IN GULFPORT, MS

UNCLAS MANAGUA 000920 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: MILGP, OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE COURSE IN GULFPORT, MS ¶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 Outboard Motor Maintenance Course in Gulfport, MS from October 17 - December 20 2009. The names are listed with the surname first, followed by rank and DOB: Unit: Nicaraguan Army Varela, Rafael Antonio; Sgt; 24 Oct 1972 Paniagua, Pablo Jose; Sgt; 25 July 1975 Rosales Caceres, Edwin Javier; Sgt; 07 Aug 1978 Jarquin Perez, Ervin; Sgt; 15 July 1978 Tellez Gonzalez, Yader Concepcion; Sgt; 07 Dec 1980 Alvarado Mairena, Jairo Francisco; Sgt; 16 May 1980 Espinoza Zeledon, Aldo Olid; Lt; 02 Oct 1984 Cruz Salazar, Frankin Antonio; Maj; 08 Feb 1968 ¶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 October 6, 2009. CALLAHAN