Nicaragua’s diplomatic flip from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), announced on December 9, was almost inevitable, but it will accelerate a worrisome trend in parts of the Western Hemisphere closest to the U.S. to a China-funded form of authoritarian populism. That growing threat, in a part of [ … ]
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Chinese Engagement in Guyana: An Update
The Guyanese government’s announcement that it is contracting with China Railway Group to build and fund the Amaila Falls hydroelectric project, and possibly take out as much as $1.5 billion in loans for Chinabuilt infrastructure, symbolizes the renewed takeoff of Chinese projects and PRC influence in Guyana. An earlier version [ … ]
Paraguayan Army Targets Institutional Modernization
Army General Oscar Arnaldo Cardozo González, commander of the Paraguayan Army, met with Diálogo at his headquarters to discuss institutional advances. Diálogo: What is the Paraguayan Army’s main challenge? Army General Oscar Arnaldo Cardozo González, commander of the Paraguayan Army: Our main challenge is to modernize the current institutional structure. We [ … ]
9/11, Latin America, and the Impermanence of Strategic Concepts
On September 11, 2001, then US President George W. Bush had just completed a historic summit with his Mexican counterpart, Vicente Fox, the week prior. The interaction built on the “special friendship” between the two nations and the intertwined commercial, security, and other strategic interests binding the United States and [ … ]
Official Account of Death in Prison of Venezuela’s Former Defense Minister Called into Question
The United Nations, international human rights organizations such as Amnesty International, and the United States have demanded clarification on the death in prison of former Venezuelan Minister of Defense, General (ret.) Raúl Isaías Baduel. On October 12, Venezuela’s Attorney General Tarek William Saab announced via Twitter the death of Baduel, [ … ]
Criminals Plan Attacks on Colombia from Venezuela
Some 1,900 Colombian criminals are allegedly living in Venezuelan border cities, where they plan criminal activities against Colombia and in favor of narcotrafficking, General Luis Fernando Navarro Jiménez, commander of the Colombian Military Forces, told the Chilean newspaper La Tercera in September 2021. Gen. Navarro estimated that around 1,200 members [ … ]
Argentina Enhances Response Against Cyberattacks
The Argentine Armed Forces strengthened their knowledge in denial of service, antivirus neutralization, and confidential data propagation, during the Cyber Dawg 2021 exercise that took place in the United States in late September. Some 20 U.S. state organizations, members of the Georgia National Guard, and Argentine service members — united [ … ]
Panama’s Maritime Business and The Evolving Strategic Landscape
Panama’s maritime business is being transformed by the complex interaction between multiple factors. These include the growing economic and political power of China and US-China competition, the long-term structural impacts of Covid on both the region and global trade, US policies to contain immigration from the Northern Triangle, climate change, [ … ]
Russian Disinformation Thrives on Emotion
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, [ … ]
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 [ … ]
China Expands Pollution Footprint
Instead of honoring the “green promise” it made at the United Nations on September 22, 2020, to become a zero-emission economy, China has been increasing its pollution levels. The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) is preparing to restart operations in Venezuela as soon as the Nicolás Maduro regime approves energy [ … ]
Suriname’s Defense Force Strengthens the Role of Women
“It’s very important to share your story and encourage all other women and men in the world to think about the role you’re playing in your organization, family, and community.” These were the opening remarks of Surinamese Minister of Defense Krishna Mathoera, speaking at the first forum of senior leaders [ … ]