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The recruitment of minors by armed gangs in Haiti has evolved into a key mechanism for sustaining territorial control and operational capacity. A February report by the United Nations (U.N.) indicates that this practice not only reinforces gangs’ presence in contested areas but also complicates security operations and weakens already [ … ]

Paraguay is intensifying its fight against transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) through a strategy that emphasizes cross-border coordination, interagency cooperation, and sustained security operations in key frontier regions. At the center of this effort is Operation Escudo Guaraní, a large-scale, ongoing deployment with no fixed end date, mobilizing thousands of military [ … ]

U.S. and Chilean Air Force (FACh) crews demonstrated advanced interoperability April 4, 2026, executing the first-ever Chilean KC-135 Stratotanker air-to-air refueling of two U.S. F-35A Lightning II aircraft — marking a significant step forward in bilateral airpower integration. The mission, conducted en route to International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) [ … ]

China’s foreign policy toward the Global South increasingly uses space cooperation as a strategic tool to expand technological influence and geopolitical presence. Through bilateral agreements, Beijing offers satellite design, construction, launch, and operational services, along with technical training for regional countries. the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) notes [ … ]

Health care professionals from Suriname and the U.S. Air Force are working side by side as part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026 mission, a health security cooperation event focused on strengthening partnerships and delivering critical care across the region. The late April mission in Suriname integrates [ … ]

Recent operations against transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) — including maritime drug seizures in the Pacific Ocean and the arrests of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) — highlight growing operational coordination between Mexico and the United States in confronting organized crime [ … ]

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), working in a supporting role to Panamanian authorities, has completed an initial technical assessment of the Bridge of the Americas. This preliminary review identified no critical findings in the immediate area affected by the fire, and a comprehensive report is being finalized [ … ]

Chinese technology company ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, plans to build its first data center in Latin America in Brazil — a project drawing increasing scrutiny from security experts concerned about China’s expanding influence over strategic digital infrastructure in the region. The facility is planned for the Pecém port complex in [ … ]

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is working alongside Panamanian agencies to assess the Bridge of the Americas following a tanker explosion, reinforcing a shared commitment to public safety and infrastructure resilience. The incident prompted an immediate, coordinated response from the Panamanian government and the U.S. Embassy to evaluate [ … ]

China and Brazil have begun construction of the China-Brazil Joint Radio Astronomy Technology Laboratory, a move that is drawing increased scrutiny across Latin America as Beijing deepens its presence in sensitive technological sectors. The initiative, led by China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) — a major Chinese state-owned defense electronics [ … ]