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Defense leaders from across South America will soon gather in Buenos Aires for the South American Defense Conference (SOUTHDEC 25). The U.S. Southern Command- (SOUTHCOM) sponsored event aims to analyze 21st-century security tools to counter common threats, while serving as a crucial platform for regional leaders to strengthen defense and security cooperation and engage in open dialogue. “In recent years,…
U.S. cyber specialists from the Missouri National Guard, in coordination with U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), hosted a cyber subject matter exchange alongside Panamanian government and security agencies in late July to enhance joint cyber readiness and strengthen regional partnerships. The engagement focused on building shared procedures, improving Panama’s ability to defend critical infrastructure, and preparing both nations for participation in…
The rapid expansion of Chinese data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms — including ByteDance, Huawei, and Tencent — in Brazil is raising significant concerns. Experts fear potential cyber espionage, unauthorized access, systemic surveillance, and the political or commercial misuse of sensitive data, posing risks to national and digital sovereignty. In Ceará, ByteDance, owner of TikTok, is considering a 900…
In the vast expanse above Earth, where unseen forces can disrupt vital operations below, two Brazilian Air Force (FAB) officers are not just participants but key architects of a cutting-edge international space mission. Captain Bruno Henrique Flores dos Santos Mattos, an aerospace engineer, and Major Rodrigo Janowski Zandoná, an electronic engineer, are at the heart of ITASAT-2. The next-generation CubeSat…
Costa Rica’s Vice Minister of Special Investigation Units of the Ministry of Public Security Manuel Jiménez Steller brings a strong background in criminal law and extensive prosecutorial experience to his crucial role. Having led complex organized crime investigations and received specialized training in areas such as money laundering, maritime anti-drug operations, and cybersecurity, his expertise directly informs the nation’s strategic…
Faced with the growing threat of armed groups using commercial drones, the Colombian Armed Forces are actively working to counter these attacks. Organized armed groups such as the Central General Staff, dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the National Liberation Army (ELN), and the Clan del Golfo, have adapted these unmanned devices to attack security forces and…
Cooperation with the United States has once again proved strategic in countering the growing threat of China-state sponsored cyberattacks in Latin America. Such was the case recently for Guatemala’s Foreign Ministry (MINEX). “Thanks to close collaboration between both countries, these threats were detected, and the necessary measures were taken to stop them and prevent them in the future,” MINEX told…
Argentina and the United States are further solidifying their robust partnership of more than two centuries based on shared interests and a commitment to the security of the region, with recent initiatives signaling a stronger defense and security cooperation. More recently, Argentina’s Joint Special Operations Command and U.S. Special Operations command South (SOCSOUTH) held their first bilateral Special Operations Forces…
In early April, Panama City served as the backdrop for regional and binational security meetings, underscoring Panama’s strategic role for the safety of the Americas. Defense and security leaders gathered for the Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC), a U.S. Southern Command- (SOUTHCOM) sponsored event co-hosted by Panama’s Public Security Ministry, April 8-10. Concurrently, Panama and the United States, represented by…
With more than 20 years actively contributing to the security of his nation with Panama’s National Border Service (SENAFRONT), Commissioner Raymond Cáceres Cedeño now focuses on strengthening the Panama-U.S. collaboration and partnership. His experience as director of Intelligence and director of Operations of the SENAFRONT, as well as his training in complex, joint, interinstitutional, and multinational environments, are valuable assets…
What happens to your data as you walk through the city? Cameras and sensors analyze your movements, record patterns and can even predict behavior. All thanks to artificial intelligence (AI). This technology is already part of our daily lives and, although it can make us feel safer, it also raises concerns about our privacy and the ethical boundaries we must…
The Peruvian Space Agency – CONIDA, of the Ministry of Defense, and NASA laid the groundwork for the potential launch of sounding rockets from the South American country. The historic agreement seeks to promote scientific research and the development of advanced technologies and is a key step in the scientific and technological collaboration between both countries. “This alliance reinforces the…
