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Security & Cooperation

CENTAM Guardian 2026 Strengthens Readiness and Interoperability

April 30, 2026

Military and civilian personnel from Central America and the United States concluded CENTAM Guardian 2026 (CG26), a multinational exercise aimed at enhancing regional security cooperation, disaster response, and interoperability among partner nations. During the CG26 closing ceremony, participants from all partner nations came together to mark the successful completion of the exercise. They celebrated the collaboration and combined achievements over…

Transnational Crime

Colombia-Brazil Cooperation in the Amazon Delivers Results Against Transnational Crime

April 29, 2026

A newly formalized intelligence-sharing agreement between Colombia and Brazil is already translating into operational gains across the Amazon, as both countries deepen coordination against narcotrafficking and illegal mining along their shared waterways. Colombia and Brazil have formalized procedures for the exchange of intelligence information through a bilateral protocol supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The…

Emerging Threats

Chile Bolsters Space Leadership with First National Space Center

April 28, 2026

Chile marked a major milestone in late 2025 with the inauguration of its first National Space Center (CEN). The facility is designed to strengthen the country’s satellite and space support capabilities in the coming years and advance the development of its own systems in a field critical to national security and territorial management. This new step positions the country among…

Security & Cooperation

Ecuador, Kentucky Guard Share Disaster Response Tactics

April 28, 2026

Seven members of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces visited Kentucky recently to learn more about how the Kentucky National Guard responds to emergencies and to share their own disaster response techniques. The Ecuadorian service members attended capabilities briefings with the Guard’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team (WMD-CST), at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville before observing…

Strategic Influence

China’s Space Expansion in Latin America Raises Strategic and Transparency Risks

April 27, 2026

A network of ground stations and satellite tracking centers linked to China is expanding in Latin America. Although many of these projects are presented under the banner of scientific or commercial cooperation, their development coincides with the advancement of China’s space capabilities, raising concerns about their potential dual-use nature and implications for regional security. In its report, Pulling Latin America…

Security & Cooperation

From Skills to Security: How Partnerships Support Ecuador’s Response

April 27, 2026

Ecuadorian-led operations against transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) have intensified in 2026, supported by expanded training and coordination efforts that are strengthening how national forces plan and execute missions. The effort, described by Daniel Noboa as “a new phase against narcoterrorism and illegal mining,” signals a shift toward more coordinated, intelligence-led operations driven by Ecuador’s own security priorities. President Noboa, who…

Security & Cooperation

Wings of Blue Highlight US Partnership and Precision at FIDAE 2026

April 24, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s parachute team, Wings of Blue, represented the team’s core values on a different continent during the International Air and Space Fair (FIDAE) 2026 in Santiago, Chile, April 7-12. The primary mission of the Wings of Blue, which falls under the 98th Flying Training Squadron, is to run the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Basic Freefall Parachuting…

Strategic Influence

China Expands Gold Mining Footprint in Latin America

April 24, 2026

Chinese mining companies are steadily expanding their presence in Latin America, acquiring major mineral assets across the region and consolidating their position in the gold sector. As global competition for natural resources intensifies and gold prices remain elevated, Chinese state-linked mining groups are accelerating efforts to secure control over significant deposits in South America. For governments and industry observers in…

Security & Cooperation

Tradewinds 26 Planning Conference Sets Conditions for June Exercise

April 23, 2026

Military and security leaders from across the region convened in Antigua and Barbuda March 16-20, 2026, for the final planning conference of Tradewinds 26 (TW26), a U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM)-sponsored exercise. The meeting brought together participating nations and partner organizations to coordinate scenarios, align objectives, and finalize preparations for the multinational training event. Hosted at the American University of Antigua,…

Transnational Crime

Child Recruitment Fuels Gang Control in Haiti

April 23, 2026

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 fragile state authority. Javier Oliva Posadas, a researcher at the…

Transnational Crime

Paraguay Strengthens Cross-Border Partnerships to Counter Organized Crime

April 22, 2026

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 and law enforcement personnel to disrupt drug trafficking networks, dismantle…

Security & Cooperation

Chilean, US Air Force Crews Complete Historic Refueling

April 21, 2026

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) 2026, showcased real-world coordination between trusted partners while reinforcing the…

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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 […]