U.S. Under Secretary DiNanno Visits Peru and Colombia: $20 Million in Military Financing for Peru, Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum Signed
The U.S. Department of State said in a media note on November 12 that Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno traveled to Peru and Colombia from November 1 to 7, 2026, advancing U.S. security cooperation with both countries against drug trafficking and narcoterrorism, as well as civil nuclear cooperation with Peru.
In Peru, DiNanno met with Peru's defense minister, vice foreign minister and vice interior minister to discuss efforts to improve defense and security coordination for combating foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal organizations in Peru and the region. He announced that the United States provided $20 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Foreign Military Financing (FMF) to build Peru's F-16 aerial refueling capability, extending the range and effectiveness of Peru's fighter fleet. He also announced $4.5 million in prior-year FMF for the design phase of the Port of Callao infrastructure program, which he visited to see U.S. support and progress on modernization and port security projects.
In Peru, DiNanno also opened the inaugural bilateral Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) workshop, announcing that the United States will provide Peru with $1 million in funding under the FIRST program. The funding will enable Peru to use tailored U.S. technical assistance and training on nuclear safety, security, nonproliferation, regulatory development, stakeholder engagement and workforce development, to enable potential deployment of small modular reactors or microreactors.
DiNanno also signed a Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Peru with Minister of Energy and Mines Guillermo Shinno. The State Department said the memorandum is an important step toward a lasting civil nuclear partnership and establishes a framework for deepened cooperation as Peru pursues a domestic program aligned with the highest standards of nuclear safety, security and nonproliferation. As DiNanno said before the signing, 'By choosing the United States as its civil nuclear partner, Peru gains access to world-leading American technology, decades of proven regulatory and technical expertise, and a long-term partner who will support Peru at every stage from planning to deployment.' The department added that, in line with President Trump's agenda to advance American nuclear energy, the United States is expanding grant financing under Executive Order 14299 for American nuclear technology pilots, fuel supplies and project preparation in partner economies of strategic interest.
In Colombia, DiNanno met with Colombian defense and justice ministers, the vice foreign minister and the National Police director, and recognized the important counternarcotics and security results that President Abelardo de la Espriella's government has achieved in its first three months. The State Department noted Colombia's success in taking narcoterrorist leaders off the battlefield and signing extradition orders, while also supporting Colombia's commitment to significantly increase coca eradication and cocaine interdiction. The Trump Administration looks forward to Colombia continuing to make significant progress in reducing cocaine production and trafficking and dismantling narcoterrorist organizations, the note said.
DiNanno also presided over the delivery of firearms training simulators at the International Police Training School of Colombia (CENOP). The specialized American-made equipment will enable police from Colombia and regional partners to hone skills to take down narcoterrorist networks that threaten American citizens. He also met with U.S. and Colombian troops participating in the Southern Vanguard exercise, which brings together approximately 800 participants to build readiness and strengthen the shared response to regional threats.
Source: U.S. Department of State
Published by GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：负责军控与国际安全的美国副国务卿 Thomas G. DiNanno 官方肖像。美国国务院，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / Photo: Official portrait of U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G. DiNanno. U.S. Department of State, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
