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Strategic Influence

China’s Space Expansion in Latin America and Its Strategic Implications

April 21, 2026

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 that many of China’s space capabilities are dual-use, meaning they…

Security & Cooperation

Suriname, US Advance Medical Cooperation During 2026 LAMAT Mission

April 20, 2026

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 47 U.S. medical practitioners and support personnel with expertise in…

Transnational Crime

Mexico, US Strengthen Fight Against Transnational Organized Crime

April 20, 2026

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 networks operating across the hemisphere. These actions underscore the bilateral…

Central America

USACE Provides Preliminary Technical Assessment of Panama’s Bridge of the Americas

April 17, 2026

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 for completion by the end of April to inform Panamanian…

Strategic Influence

Brazil’s TikTok Data Center Highlights Security Risks of China’s Expanding Tech Influence

April 17, 2026

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 metropolitan region of Fortaleza, capital of the northeastern state…

Security & Cooperation

Joint Engineering Effort Assesses Bridge of the Americas in Panama

April 16, 2026

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 potential structural impacts and ensure the safety of the surrounding…

Strategic Influence

China-Brazil Expanding Space Partnership Raises Strategic Concerns

April 16, 2026

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 company — expands bilateral cooperation in space-related infrastructure at a…

Security & Cooperation

Chilean Forces Showcase Skill and Partnership at Texas Best Warrior Competition

April 15, 2026

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 Texas Military Department brought together 27 elite competitors for a…

Security & Cooperation

Colombian and US Navies Reinforce Partnership During Maritime Staff Talks

April 14, 2026

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. The U.S. delegation, led by Rear Admiral Carlos Sardiello, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, was hosted by Vice Admiral Carlos Serrano, chief…

Strategic Influence

China’s Growing Intelligence Footprint in Latin America

April 14, 2026

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 region, conducting operations against government institutions, telecommunications infrastructure, and strategic…

Transnational Crime

Criminal Trails: How Illegal Road Networks Fuel Crime and Deforestation in the Colombian Amazon

April 13, 2026

The Colombian Amazon faces a paradox: While farmers lack road infrastructure to transport legal products, a growing network of informal trails — precarious, unpaved rural roads — has proliferated across the region. Authorities warn that many of these routes have become logistical corridors for transnational criminal economies, used to transport drugs, supplies for coca production, illegally mined gold, and other…

Strategic Influence

Iran’s HispanTV Intensifies Anti-Semitism and Disinformation in Latin America

April 13, 2026

HispanTV, the Iranian regime’s Spanish-language news channel, has intensified efforts to spread anti-Jewish hatred and disinformation about the Middle East conflict and global affairs, according to international analysts. A February 2026 report by New York-based nongovernmental organization Anti-Defamation League (ADL) found that HispanTV has significantly escalated its dissemination of antisemitic and anti-Israel narratives in recent years, particularly following the October…

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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 […]