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Ambassador Jean Manes, U.S. Southern Command’s Civilian Deputy to the Commander, speaks during a roundtable discussion with Uruguayan military personnel who have received training in the United States. SOUTHCOM commander, Navy Admiral Craig Faller, along with Minister of National Defense Javier Garcia and Chief of Defense General Gustavo Fajardo, also took part in the discussion. (Photo courtesy U.S. Embassy Montevideo)

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