An ongoing investigation into alleged bribery of politicians has cast a shadow over the progress of the Bogotá Metro construction project in Colombia, led by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC). The uproar adds to a series of challenges facing the consortium with its international projects. “It is crucial for countries [ … ]
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China State-Run Construction Company Raises Concern
State-run company China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) performs poorly worldwide with infrastructure projects, including in Latin America. Its works and actions in Bolivia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Jamaica, and other countries received much criticism for the use of low-quality materials, contamination in protected areas, lack of site maintenance, delays, unfair expropriation, [ … ]
Ortega Gives Refuge to Narcotraffickers, Terrorists
While the Daniel Ortega-Rosario Murillo regime persecutes, criminalizes, and extradites its opponents, it offers its allies (former officials accused of corruption, narcotrafficking, or terrorism) personal protection and refuge as bargaining chips, Enrique Martínez, Nicaraguan student leader and member of the Unity Platform for Democracy and the AVANZA political movement, told [ … ]
SOUTHCOM Donates $3.1 Million to Ecuador to Combat Narcotrafficking
The United States delivered $3.1 million to the Ecuadorian Armed Forces in military, communications, and infrastructure equipment to support the strengthening of their capabilities in the fight against crime, the U.S. Embassy in the South American country said. “Support between both countries is vital to combat situations that affect the [ … ]
Nicaragua Increases Dependence on China
Since the launch of its Belt and Road Initiative a decade ago, China has sought to expand its geopolitical and commercial influence in Latin America, a region rich in natural resources, Voice of America reported on October 17. Beijing’s reach expanded in the region through predatory loans, trade agreements, and [ … ]
Cubans Recruited to Fight in Ukraine with False Promises from Russia
Hundreds of Cubans have been recruited to join Russia in its war against Ukraine, motivated by the promise of financial rewards and Russian citizenship offered by online recruiters, CNN reported on September 19. Two young Cubans, Alex Vega and Androf Velazquez, were duped into believing they could get jobs in [ … ]
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 [ … ]
Peru Announces Air Security Pact with US
Peru signed an air security pact with the United States that will strengthen surveillance in Peruvian skies to combat drug trafficking. The agreement aims to jointly address shared security challenges, including the fight against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime. “This unidentified aircraft interdiction initiative is a breakthrough in [ … ]
Ecuador: Exercise GALAPEX II Combats Illegal Fishing
More than 700 military personnel from around the world mobilized against illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing during Multinational Maritime Authority Exercise GALAPEX II 2023. Representatives from the navies and coast guards of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, the European Union, France, Italy, Mexico, Panama, Peru, the United [ … ]
China Strengthens Relationship with Nicaragua
China and Nicaragua have signed a free trade agreement (FTA), thus deepening their bilateral and economic relations, after the Daniel Ortega-Rosario Murillo regime broke off ties with Taiwan and aligned itself with Beijing. “We must look carefully at the new political and economic dynamics that China has been presenting for [ … ]
Unreliable Chinese Military Equipment, a Danger to National Security
In a global scenario where purchasing choices can determine a nation’s security and even the lives of its citizens and military, the quality of Chinese military equipment is once again on the spotlight for their unreliability. Growing concerns reached a tipping point following the situation in Burma. “Yes, major concerns [ … ]
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 [ … ]