In recent decades, the geopolitical scenario in Latin America has undergone significant changes, particularly in the area of military training and arms trade. While the region has historically maintained close relations with NATO powers, the growing involvement of China and Russia signals a change in the security and defense landscape. [ … ]
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Crimes Hit ‘Record Highs’ in Haiti
Gang violence in Haiti is reaching alarming levels, not only affecting the capital of Port-au-Prince but also spreading to other major cities, forcing massive displacement of people, the United Nations (U.N.) said in its latest reports. “The security situation on the ground continues to deteriorate as growing gang violence plunges [ … ]
Southern Vanguard 24, Advancing Brazil-US Partnership and Increasing Interoperability
In the Amazon Delta, Brazilian soldiers are training at the operational and tactical levels to increase interoperability alongside U.S. Army South and U.S. New York Army National Guard soldiers. They are taking part in Southern Vanguard 24, an annual U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) exercise, which is taking place November 1-12, [ … ]
Brazil: Cocaine Exports from Santos Port at All-Time High
Criminal groups are increasingly using the Santos Port in São Paulo state, Brazil, the largest in Latin America, to send cocaine to West Africa, the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime indicated in a new report. According to the report, seizures on the Brazil-West Africa trade route increased dramatically from [ … ]
Coast Guard Cutter Crews Conduct First High-Seas Boarding off Coast of Peru under New Measure
The crews of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Alder, Terrell Horne, and an HC-130 Hercules aircraft recently completed the first high-seas boardings and inspections, in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, under a newly adopted conservation and management measure to monitor and inspect fishing and transshipment operations at-sea in the South Pacific [ … ]
Iran Increasingly Turns to Latin America
Historically, Latin America’s relations with Iran have been nearly nonexistent. But in recent years, this region has become a priority for Iran in which to expand its influence and sphere of action. Such was confirmed by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in late 2021, following a meeting in Tehran with then [ … ]
Russian Propaganda and Disinformation
“Hence to fight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.” – Sun Tzu “The Art of War,” written by Sun Tzu in roughly the fifth century B.C., calls for military commanders to avoid direct confrontation, reminding the [ … ]
Meta Takes Down Chinese Influence Operation on Social Networks
In late August, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, dismantled a massive network of fake accounts associated with Chinese security forces, as well as the pro-China influence operation known as Spamouflage that promotes Beijing’s interests, according to an August 26 Meta cyberthreats report. “Such propaganda exerts a strong influence on [ … ]
The Increasing Influence of Iran in Latin America
Warning signs about a possible upsurge in Iranian activities in Latin America are growing, following the October 7 attack of the Hamas terrorist group against Israel. Experts believe that the spread of anti-Israeli sentiment will strengthen Iran and could boost Hezbollah and other radical groups’ activities in the region. “Iran’s [ … ]
China and the Lessons Learned from a Decade of the BRI
As Beijing marks the 10-year anniversary of its Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, China’s state media is lauding the program’s efforts to boost connectivity and build out global infrastructure. More than 150 countries and 32 international organizations have joined the massive global transportation and infrastructure project with more than [ … ]
The Expanding Leverage of the People’s Republic of China in Latin America: Implications for US National Security and Global Order
ABSTRACT This article examines the growing influence operations conducted by the Chinese Communist Party-led government in Latin America, presenting strategic risks to US national security and global order. The author highlights the surprising breadth and scale of China’s influence, encompassing economic entanglements, critical infrastructure investments, coercive diplomacy, and information control. [ … ]
Anti-democratic Countries Exploit Latin American Dictatorships
Authoritarian countries such as China, Iran, and Russia have found a gateway through dictatorships in Latin America to gain influence in the region, according to the report Latin America Needs a Wake-Up Call, from the U.S. think tank The Heritage Foundation. “These nations take advantage of corruption in Cuba, Nicaragua, [ … ]