Military Operation in Brazilian Amazon Seeks to Increase Border Vigilance

May 09, 2012

The Brazilian Army has launched a military operation to increase patrols in the Amazon and combat drug trafficking, arms smuggling, timber smuggling, and illegal mining
along the country’s northern border, shared with four countries, the Defense Ministry
announced on May 4.

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The Risks of China-Made High-Impact Infrastructure in Colombia PART I

The reach of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in major infrastructure projects in Colombia has increased considerably in recent years. The first line of the Bogotá Metro, the Regiotram commuter train, and the Mar 2 Highway are just some of the million-dollar contracts awarded to the Asian country. Projects that have come with some expectations, as they promised to turn around the development of [ … ]

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