Dominican Republic ready for the Fuerzas Comando Paraguay 2026 challenge
Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, Minister of Defense of the Dominican Republic, led the farewell ceremony for the special forces team that will represent the country in the multinational competition Fuerza Comando Paraguay 2026. This high-level event will bring together elite units from 17 nations of the American continent to test their tactical, physical, and mental capabilities.
During the ceremony, the Minister of Defense officially presented the national flag to the members of the delegation, a gesture that symbolizes the honor, commitment, and high responsibility that comes with representing the Dominican Armed Forces in one of the most demanding military scenarios in the region.
You set out carrying within your hearts the honor of representing the Dominican Republic and its Armed Forces. When this flag is in your hands, remember that you do not go alone.
Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández Onofre, Minister of Defense.
Military preparation and excellence
Fernández Onofre emphasized that the effectiveness of an elite soldier depends not only on their physical condition, but on their resilience, leadership, and the ability to maintain cohesion under situations of extreme pressure. The minister highlighted the rigorous training to which the group has been subjected, urging them to act with discipline and courage throughout the conflict.
The Dominican participation in Fuerza Comando Paraguay 2026 has the following main objectives:
- Demonstrate the professionalism and technical level of the Dominican special forces.
- Strengthen operational capabilities through the exchange of experiences.
- Promote interoperability and cooperation ties with military forces of allied nations.
- Consolidate preparedness for current and future national security challenges.
The competition will feature teams from the United States, Jamaica, Panama, Paraguay, Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Belize, Peru, and El Salvador. These groups will face off in various tests that will evaluate precision, strategic planning, speed, and teamwork.
The event was attended by the deputy ministers of Defense, the inspector general of the Armed Forces, as well as the deputy commanders general of the Army, the Navy, and the Air Force of the Dominican Republic, who bid farewell to the soldiers with the expectation that they will hold the country’s name high through their fortitude and spirit of sacrifice.
