With the aim of creating an elite force to dismantle transnational criminal organizations operating in Peru, more than 300 agents of the Peruvian National Police (PNP) will receive training from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HSI), the Peruvian government announced. “Given the constant increase in organized crime and narcotrafficking [ … ]
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Argentina, US, United for Regional Security
Argentina and the United States have reaffirmed their common strategic vision for a safer region: to confront the negative influence of China, Iran, Russia, and narcotrafficking that impact the region and threatens the stability of democracy in Latin America, Argentine news site Infobae reported. “These communist countries are working together [ … ]
Tradewinds 24 Begins
The flags of 26 nations were ceremoniously unfurled at Paragon Army Base, in Barbados, marking the official commencement of Tradewinds 24, May 4. As they fluttered in the breeze, they created a vibrant presentation of diversity and unity. From the rich hues representing the Caribbean nations to the bold stripes [ … ]
Nicaragua and Russia: Strategic Alliance or Spy Nest?
Nicaragua’s National Assembly approved an agreement to establish a Russia-funded and administered police training center. This measure, which the Daniel Ortega regime pushed through in mid-March, raises concerns about the real intentions behind the Russia-Nicaragua cooperation. “In the post-pandemic, Ortega renewed the authorization for Russian military operations, which together with [ … ]
China’s Stake in Peru’s Ports, Increased Cause for Concern
In late March, the Peruvian government, through the Private Investment Promotion Agency (ProInversión), awarded the New San Juan de Marcona Port Terminal project, in the Ica region, to Chinese firm Jinzhao Peru Port Terminal for its design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance. Work on the mega-port is expected to begin [ … ]
CENTAM Guardian 24, Preparing Against Threats in Central America
Multinational military exercise CENTAM Guardian 2024 concluded in Honduras at the Soto Cano Air Base in Comayagua. Phase one of the U.S. Southern Command- (SOUTHCOM) sponsored exercise, carried out April 1-12, saw the participation of 284 military personnel from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, as well as 212 U.S. troops. [ … ]
Paraguayan Navy Marines Hosts US Counterparts to Plan Future Training, Build Security Cooperation
In a move to increase collaboration and partnership the Marine Infantry Command (COMIM) of the Paraguayan Navy hosted members of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South (MARFORSOUTH), for collaborative planning between militaries, April 8-11. The staff planning working group, held in the city of Asunción, Paraguay, marks an important step [ … ]
Ecuador, Peru, Combat Transborder Illegal Gold Trafficking
Each day, some 100 tons of raw material, use to process gold, extracted from Peru is smuggled into Ecuador along a route in the Amazon that illegal miners control in cahoots with transnational criminal organizations, Peruvian daily El Comercio reported in a recent investigation. The route starts in the province [ … ]
Guatemala Hosts Central American Security Conference, Focuses on Cyber Security
For this year’s Central American Security Conference (CENTSEC), defense and public-security leaders from the United States and Central America discussed the central theme to the conference, which was using innovations to protect borders in all domains. Guatemala City was the location this year as the Minister of Defense Brigadier General [ … ]
Ecuador Fights Back Against Organized Crime
The government of Ecuador is intensifying its fight against the financial structures of organized crime through a specialized financial crime investigation unit, Argentine news site Infobae reported. This unit will pursue those involved in tax and customs fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion. “This initiative makes it possible to target [ … ]
Brazil and Paraguay Join Forces Against Organized Crime
The armed forces of Brazil and Paraguay, with the support of police and judicial agents, joined forces in their fight against organized crime, seizing more than 6 tons of marijuana, confiscating weapons, and destroying 33 narco camps in February, authorities from both countries said in statements. These results were achieved [ … ]
Experts Warn about Risks from China’s 5G Technology in Colombia
As Colombia deploys its 5G network, experts warn about the potential cybersecurity challenges due to lack of adequate infrastructure and legislation. Experts say that the country needs to build capabilities to adequately adapt to the complexities inherent to these networks, especially to protect itself from the risks associated with the [ … ]