Paraguay awards medal of merit to canine agent 'Bronco'

In a ceremony recognizing the dedication of service animals, Asunción's Municipal Council has awarded the Municipal Medal of Canine Service Merit to "Bronco," a canine agent from the Armed Forces' Logistics Command. The honor was also bestowed upon his handler, Sergeant Gustavo Gómez.

Bronco, a Belgian Malinois originally from Colombia, joined the Paraguayan Armed Forces in 2015 alongside Sergeant Gómez. The pair underwent training at the Engineers School in Colombia before beginning their service in Paraguay. The Logistics Command highlighted Bronco's discipline, loyalty, and professionalism, describing him and Gómez as an "exemplary binomial" serving the institution and the nation.

According to the Logistics Command, the medal recognizes Bronco's commitment and service to citizen security and well-being. The award is part of a broader policy to acknowledge the essential roles played by service dogs in security and specialized assistance institutions. Bronco and Sergeant Gómez have previously served together in the Joint Task Force (FTC), participating in various security operations.

The Municipal Council noted that Bronco specializes in tracking and international intervention. His service has been instrumental in upholding the prestige of the institution through his operational capacity and unwavering service. The recognition celebrates the valuable contributions of working dogs to national security.

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This important recognition constitutes a reason for pride for the Logistics Command, highlighting the valuable contribution made by working dogs through their dedication, operational capacity, and permanent service, bringing prestige to the institution.