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Below Key West

Navy forces foster regional cooperation with Latin American states

Southern Comfort

Naval Forces Southern Command attracts the services of up to 24 states for its exercises.

* Even Nicaragua and Bolivia are on the list. Venezuela is not.

* The goal: "Personal relationships with partner navies."

* The U.S. imports 30 percent of its oil from the region, which consumes 40 percent of U.S. exports.

* Coming: Better communications gear for some forces in the region.

Although the U.S. Navy has been heavily tasked half a world away in the Middle East, it is not neglecting its neighbors closer to home. In fact, it is increasing its engagement with its counterparts in the Caribbean and Central and ...

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