Russia’s disinformation campaigns are built on five “pillars” that work together to spread pro-Kremlin propaganda and sow division, according to the U.S. Department of State (DOS). By understanding how those pillars operate — especially the use of “proxy sources” — the United States and the West can counteract Russia’s tactics, [ … ]
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UNITAS LXII, a Hemispheric Link
Naval forces from 20 countries took part in exercise UNITAS LXII, in Bahía Salinas, Peru, September 24-October 6, 2021. UNITAS took place during the celebrations of the Peruvian Navy’s bicentennial, and more than 32 vessels, four submarines, 26 aircraft, and 5,700 service members from different countries participated, U.S. Southern Command [ … ]
Russia Takes Action in Nicaraguan IT Security
According to an agreement that the Nicaraguan National Assembly approved on September 7, 2021, Russia will help Nicaragua to “prevent, detect, and put an end to computer incidents, as well as to investigate crimes and criminal cases related to the use of information and communication technologies for terrorist and criminal [ … ]
US Donates Search Boat, 15 Vehicles to Panama
In late September, the Office of Defense Cooperation at the U.S. Embassy in Panama delivered a search and patrol boat and 15 vehicles to the Panamanian Ministry of Public Security to support the fight against transnational crime in Panamanian territory. The donation, valued at more than $1 million, will benefit [ … ]
China Creates Socio-environmental Conflicts in Latin America
From 2000 to 2021, China has caused community conflicts in Latin America, producing negative impacts on the environment by conducting extractive, energy, and infrastructure projects, the nongovernmental organizations Latinoamérica Sustentable (LAS, in Spanish) of Ecuador and the Asociación Ambiente y Sociedad of Colombia reported. Although China established guidelines to finance [ … ]
Peru Leads Multinational Force in Amphibious Landing During UNITAS LXII
Naval forces from eight countries participated in a multinational amphibious landing during the amphibious phase of exercise UNITAS LXII, October 2. UNITAS is designed to train forces in joint maritime operations and to increase interoperability and capability between participating naval and marine forces. This exercise develops and sustains relationships that [ … ]
Peru, US, Colombia, Mexico Take Part in SIFOREX 2021
In waters off the coast of Peru, the Peruvian Navy (MGP, in Spanish) oceanographic research vessel BAP Carrasco attempts to find a lost submarine on the seabed. After locating the naval unit, service members deploy an autonomous underwater vehicle to capture videos and photographs of the submarine. Meanwhile, units on [ … ]
China Seeks to Consolidate Domination Plan in El Salvador
Two years ago, the U.S. government began to question a Chinese businessman’s motives to purchase Perico Island, in El Salvador, the U.S. network NBC News reported on September 4, 2021. The Shared Opportunities, Shared Future project, which seeks to develop a special economic zone along the coastal strip of El [ … ]
Dominican Republic Strengthens Security with SOUTHCOM Donation
Thanks to the bilateral cooperation program between the Dominican Republic Ministry of Defense and U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Dominican authorities received eight military vehicles valued at $513,536, which U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Robert W. Thomas delivered on September 16, 2021, the Dominican news portal Diario Libre reported. “These vehicles will [ … ]
Guyanese Community Affected by Possible Chinese Company Malpractice
Bosai Minerals Group Co. Ltd., founded in 1994 and based in Chongqing province, China, has several businesses, including the distribution of coal, as well as other minerals and ore. This Chinese corporation is also involved in a big controversy in Guyana with residents of the mining town of Matthews Ridge, [ … ]
Salvadoran Pilots Stand Out in Peacekeeping Missions
According to the United Nations (U.N.), Salvadoran Air Force (FAS, in Spanish) Major Sandra Hernández and Major Evelyn Salas were the first female combat pilots to join the helicopter fleet of Joint Task Force Torogoz during the U.N. Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA, in French). Maj. Hernández, who [ … ]
Lacalle Pou, Abdo Benítez, Take Aim at Leftist Authoritarian Regimes During CELAC Summit
Taking a stand against authoritarian regimes in the region, the presidents of Paraguay and Uruguay made it clear at the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) meeting, held in Mexico City on September 18, that they wanted nothing to do with the governments of Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua. [ … ]