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Nicaragua has announced its intention to acquire major new armaments. Upon making the announcement in May, President Daniel Ortega referred to Honduras' recent acquisition of several new light planes from the US but said the new weapons would be used primarily to protect the nation's natural resources from illegal logging and to increase the effectiveness of its border patrols. Army Chief Omar Halleslevens said separately that his forces needed at least six new helicopters, twelve coastguard patrol vessels, and several new airplanes.
Further clarification came from military spokesman Col. Adolfo Zepeda, who said, "We, as the Army, have expressed to the president the necessity to fortify the Air Force and Naval Force, so we can have the resources and means to improve our fight against environmental depredation and offer support to the police in the battle with international narcotrafficking."
US Ambassador Paul Trivelli said of the intended buildup, "It's not a bad idea" to have military capacity and stability for the fight against narcotrafficking and for preparedness in case of...
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