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Intelligence Sharing and Joint Training: Key to Success in Defending the Region’s Democracy

Diálogo had the opportunity to speak with Peruvian Army Brigadier General Francisco Javier Costa Gallegos, head of the Intelligence Division of the Peruvian Armed Forces’ Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a regional Information Operations subject matter expert exchange (SMEE), in Bogotá, Colombia, organized by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) together with the Colombian Military Forces, in mid-August 2024. Brig. Gen. Costa…

October 15, 2024

SOUTHDEC 24: Leveraging New Technologies for the Defense of Hemispheric Sovereignty

Regional Defense leaders from South America gathered in Santiago, Chile, for the South American Defense Conference 2024 (SOUTHDEC 24), August 27-29, to analyze, explore, and discuss 21st century security tools to face common threats. Delegations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, the United States and Uruguay, as well as observers from Canada, France, Spain, Portugal, and…

September 11, 2024

Cyberdefense: Constant Training to Counter Constantly Evolving Threats

As part of U.S. Southern Command-sponsored biennial multinational exercise PANAMAX, held this year in various U.S. locations, including Arizona, Florida, Texas, and Virginia, August 5-14, Diálogo had the opportunity to talk with Argentine Army Captain Mario Andrés Benítez, a cybersecurity specialist, to learn details about cyberdefense advances in the region. Diálogo: What does it mean for the Argentine Army to…

August 21, 2024

Inter-American Defense Board, a Tool for Integration

Diálogo had the opportunity to speak with Brazilian Air Force Lieutenant General Flávio Luiz de Oliveira Pinto, director general of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), during the U.S. Southern Command- (SOUTHCOM) sponsored Senior Leader Logistics Symposium, held at SOUTHCOM’s headquarters in Doral, Florida, in early June 2024. Lt. Gen. Flávio spoke about the organization’s contributions to logistics and its role…

August 14, 2024

China State-Backed Hacking Group Volt Typhoon, an Increasing Threat

Disruptive cyberattacks linked to the People’s Republic of China and its spy agencies are a growing threat, analysts say. Of increasing concern is China state-sponsored hacking gang Volt Typhoon. The cyberespionage gang’s activities have led the global intelligence alliance known as Five Eyes, comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, to issue two warnings a…

June 10, 2024

Organized Crime and Its Use of Drones to Sow Terror

In recent years, organized crime in Latin America has adopted a new tactic: the use of drones or Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) as weapons to exercise a new level of power and control to attack authorities, rival gangs, and citizens who do not comply with their criminal demands. This threat represents a challenge for law enforcement. Criminal organizations modify commercial…

June 05, 2024

Chile: Air and Space Fair 2024, a Resounding Success

The 23rd edition of the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) concluded in Santiago, Chile, bringing together more than 420 exhibitors from 45 countries, some 200 official and professional delegations from around the world, and more than 100,000 visitors. The Chilean Air Force (FACH) organized the fair, held biennially, April 9-14, on the grounds of the FACH’s 2nd Air Brigade.…

June 04, 2024

CENTAM Guardian 24, Preparing Against Threats in Central America

Multinational military exercise CENTAM Guardian 2024 concluded in Honduras at the Soto Cano Air Base in Comayagua. Phase one of the U.S. Southern Command- (SOUTHCOM) sponsored exercise, carried out April 1-12, saw the participation of 284 military personnel from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, as well as 212 U.S. troops. Phase one “Representatives from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala will…

May 01, 2024

Guatemala Hosts Central American Security Conference, Focuses on Cyber Security

For this year’s Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC), defense and public-security leaders from the United States and Central America discussed the central theme to the conference, which was using innovations to protect borders in all domains. Guatemala City was the location this year as the Minister of Defense Brigadier General Henry David Sáenz co-hosted this iteration of CENTSEC with U.S.…

April 25, 2024

The Russian Cyberthreat

Countries worldwide have denounced Russia’s increase in cyberattacks, calling its actions “intolerable,” and the cause of tensions and mistrust, Spanish newspaper La Razón reported. These actions affect individuals, as well as governmental and private companies alike and electoral processes in several nations. “Russia and China are recognized as advanced cyberthreats worldwide,” Nacho García Egea, head of cybersecurity at BeDisruptive, a…

April 22, 2024

Latin America in the Crosshairs of China-Backed Cyber Pirates

Cybersecurity has become essential throughout the world, and Latin America is no exception to this reality. According to the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024 report, the region was the fourth most attacked in 2023, accounting for 12 percent of incidents worldwide. State-sponsored cyberattacks are a leading cause of concern among government entities, with ransomware, trojans, and spam among the…

March 25, 2024

Hackers from China, Russia, Iran Use AI Tools, Microsoft Says

According to Microsoft and OpenAI, hackers are using artificial intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT to improve their cyberattacks. In joint research published on February 14, the technology giant and AI company identified hacker groups linked to the Russian military intelligence, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, as well as the governments of China and North Korea using AI tools to research their targets,…

March 18, 2024

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Special Report

For decades, Ecuador was perceived as an exception in a region plagued by drug trafficking, armed violence, and criminal capture of the state. While neighboring countries faced open wars between cartels and state forces, Ecuador seemed to remain on the sidelines of these dynamics. That image began to slowly crack and finally collapsed in January […]