U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta briefs the press en route to Brasilia, Brazil, April 23, 2012. Panetta is on a five-day trip to the region to meet with counterparts and military officials in Brazil, Colombia and Chile to discuss an expansion of defense and security cooperations. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
Scandal Could Overshadow Panetta's Trip To Colombia -- CNN
As the investigation into the prostitution scandal continues to embroil the military and Secret Service, another high-ranking American official is set to visit Colombia this week.
But in his first trip to South America as defense secretary, Leon Panetta will be traveling to the capital of Bogota and trying to avoid having his trip overshadowed by the investigation in Cartagena, the site of President Barack Obama's recent visit where the scandal of misconduct erupted.
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Update #1: Panetta to Visit Brazil, Colombia and Chile -- US Department of Defense
Update #2: Panetta on Latin America tour -- AFP
My Comment: I am sure that no one is going to publicly talk about the scandal .... but you know that behind closed doors and in private conversations this is going to be brought up.
Update: Pentagon suspends security clearances over Colombia scandal -- Euronews
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