The Inter-American Commission against Terrorism (CICTE) participated in Fuerzas Aliadas PANAMAX 2009, a 12-day exercise focused on ensuring the security of the Panama Canal and sponsored by the U.S. Southern Command and the Government of Panama. CICTE’s role in the joint, multinational training exercise was in an advisory capacity due to its experience in maritime security.

FA PANAMAX 2009 concluded successfully on the 22 September and included the participation of more than 20 vessels, 12 aircraft and 4,500 personnel from 20 countries including Argentina, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, United States and Uruguay.

France and Mexico participated as observers.