United States Southern Command
Jorge Garay is a program analyst with extensive experience in both military and civilian sectors. Currently serving at United States Southern Command since July 2022, Jorge previously held similar roles at LinTech Global, Inc., and a management assistant position at United States Southern Command. Jorge's real estate expertise includes selling $1.05 million worth of properties, marketing them, consulting clients, and facilitating contracts while also working at Coldwell Banker Realty - Florida. Further banking experience was gained as a bank teller at Citi, managing significant cash transactions and promoting banking products. Jorge served as a team leader in the US Marine Corps, overseeing military equipment and operations in Afghanistan. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and a Master of Science in Finance, both from Florida International University.
United States Southern Command
The United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), located in Doral, Florida in Greater Miami, is one of ten Unified Combatant Commands (CCMDs) in the United States Department of Defense. It is responsible for providing contingency planning, operations, and security cooperation for Central and South America, the Caribbean (except U.S. commonwealths, territories, and possessions), their territorial waters, and for the force protection of U.S. military resources at these locations. USSOUTHCOM is also responsible for ensuring the defense of the Panama Canal and the canal area. As explained below, USSOUTHCOM has been under scrutiny due to several human rights and rule of law controversies in which it has been embroiled for nearly a decade.