US Holds War Games in Honduras
(article from Prensa Latina)
(GD HST: Get ready, cause here we come Hugo)
Tegucigalpa, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) US troops opened military exercises in Honduras on Friday, amid increased condemnation by social and political groups, and municipal authorities who say the maneuvers are an interventionist provocation.
War materiel aboard USS George Washington aircraft carrier docked at Port Tegucigalpa to participate in the "Partnership of the Americas" war games that will end in May.
US Southern Command Lt. Col. Jose Antonio Espinoza said soldiers will remain in Honduras over a week "to improve coordination between military forces and rescue units in cases of natural disasters."
Honduras´ Permanent Emergency Commission chief Juan Carlos Elvir said meteorologists have warned of an active hurricane season.
"I know people are concerned, but I can assure the Partnership of the Americas does not target any specific country," Chris Loundermon, of the Southern Command, told reporters.
His remarks followed those of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who said those exercises represented a threat for his nation and for Cuba.
So far US navy ships have docked in Aruba and Curacao (off the north coast of Venezuela), San Martin, Santo Domingo and Cartagena de Indias.
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