In recent years, China has sold and exported weapons to more than 40 countries worldwide. A growing problem has been arising, however, concerning the quality, safety, and performance of this equipment, global research organization RAND Corporation indicated in a June report. “Many countries acquiring Chinese military equipment for the first [ … ]
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China Goes After South America’s New Treasure: Lithium
China Goes After South America’s New Treasure: Lithium – PART I
With its vast salt flats, Latin America is rich in a metal that has become more sought after than gold: lithium. Known as white gold or the oil of the 21st century, this metal is now essential for energy transition and the booming market for electric cars. The so-called Lithium [ … ]
Panama Strengthens Fight Against Crime with US Vehicle Donation
The U.S. Embassy in Panama presented the Ministry of Public Security with a donation of 63 Jeep J8 all-terrain vehicles and $3 million in spare parts at the National Border Service’s (SENAFRONT) facilities in Panama City. The equipment, totaling $8 million and donated in May, will be used for counter-terrorism, [ … ]
21 Nations Unite in Guyana-Hosted Tradewinds 2023
The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is hosting the 38th iteration of Caribbean-focused exercise Tradewinds 2023 (TW23), July 15-28. Twenty one countries and more than 1,500 service members are participating in TW23, training in the ground, air, and sea in various locations across Guyana, united under common values and to strengthen [ … ]
UNITAS LXIV: New Capabilities to Face New Threats
The Colombian Navy hosted UNITAS LXIV, the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise, in Cartagena, July 11-21, 2023. Twenty-six warships, three submarines, 25 aircraft (fixed wing and helicopters) and some 7,000 participants from 20 partner nations were present to conduct joint maritime training operations to enhance tactical proficiency and increase interoperability. [ … ]
Resolute Sentinel 23 Executes First Ever Defensive space Control Operation
A coalition space team made history during exercise Resolute Sentinel 23 (RS23), executing the first-ever defensive space control operation in U. S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) history and demonstrating the real-world impact of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations for space. Operation Thundergun Express is a 21-day space deployment exercise nested under [ … ]
US Neutralizes Russian Snake Malware Program
A coalition of U.S. security agencies dismantled Russia’s global Snake Malware network, considered “the most sophisticated cyber espionage tool designed and used by Russia’s Federal Security Service [FSB] for long-term intelligence gathering on sensitive targets,” the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) said in May. “This network, supported by Russian intelligence, [ … ]
China Increases Its Lithium Footprint in Argentina
Chinese mining companies have new projects in sight in lithium-rich Argentina and have committed to investing millions of dollars in pursuit of the “white gold,” the Argentine government indicated in an early June statement, following the visit to Shanghai of Economy Minister Sergio Massa. Among those, Tibet Summit Resources will [ … ]
Brazil Experiences Record Wave of Venezuelan Migrants
In the first three months of 2023, a record 51,838 Venezuelan migrants and refugees entered Brazil. This is the highest number ever recorded in the first three months of the year since 2020. Operation Shelter (Operação Acolhida), executed and coordinated by the Federal government, with the support of federal entities, [ … ]
Peruvian Navy at UNITAS LXIV
Two combat units and a total of 570 Peruvian sailors are representing the Peruvian Navy during the 64th edition of UNITAS, in Cartagena, Colombia, July 11-23, 2023. Peruvian Navy Captain Christian Ponce, commander of the B.A.P. Pisco, spoke with Diálogo about his country’s participation in UNITAS. Diálogo: How important it [ … ]
China Sells Fentanyl for Cryptocurrencies
In two May reports, cryptocurrency-tracing firms Elliptic and Chainalysis indicated that chemical producers in China have been accepting cryptocurrencies as payment for ingredients for fentanyl, a lethal drug produced on a large scale in different countries worldwide. Elliptic researchers found more than 90 China-based companies supplying fentanyl precursors. Ninety percent [ … ]