China’s Space Expansion in Latin America and Its Strategic Implications
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 [ … ]
Suriname, US Advance Medical Cooperation During 2026 LAMAT Mission
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 [ … ]
Mexico, US Strengthen Fight Against Transnational Organized Crime
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 [ … ]
USACE Provides Preliminary Technical Assessment of Panama’s Bridge of the Americas
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 [ … ]
Brazil’s TikTok Data Center Highlights Security Risks of China’s Expanding Tech Influence
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 [ … ]
Minister Ábrego on Panama’s Role in Regional Security and Counter-Narco-Terrorism Efforts
Joint Engineering Effort Assesses Bridge of the Americas in Panama
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-Brazil Expanding Space Partnership Raises Strategic Concerns
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 [ … ]
Sanctions, Seizures, Surveillance Combat Synthetic Drug Trade in Indo-Pacific
This article was originally published on FORUM, the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command magazine, on March 12, 2026. The synthetic drug trade, spearheaded by fentanyl and methamphetamine, has metastasized from a criminal enterprise into a complex geopolitical phenomenon, demanding an expansive, multidimensional international response. This global crisis hinges on the ready supply [ … ]
Chilean Forces Showcase Skill and Partnership at Texas Best Warrior Competition
Chile’s strong showing at the 2026 Texas Best Warrior Competition offered more than a demonstration of tactical skill — it highlighted the spirit of partnership, professionalism, and camaraderie that defines military cooperation under the State Partnership Program (SPP). Held at Camp Swift, March 23-27, the annual event hosted by the [ … ]
Colombian and US Navies Reinforce Partnership During Maritime Staff Talks
Colombian and U.S. senior naval leaders convened in Cartagena, March 24-27, 2026, for the annual Maritime Staff Talks (MST), reaffirming the enduring partnership between both nations and outlining a path for future maritime collaboration. [caption id="attachment_104136" align="alignleft" width="300"] Rear Admiral Carlos Sardiello (L), commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. [ … ]
China’s Growing Intelligence Footprint in Latin America
The expansion of China’s economic and political presence in Latin America has in recent years been accompanied by growing concerns about surveillance and intelligence activity, particularly in cyberspace. According to CrowdStricke’s 2025 Threat Landscape Report for Latin America, China-linked cyber actors were among the most active nation-state groups targeting the [ … ]
