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Expansion and geopolitical aims of the Shield of the Am

23 clusters · 279 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru and United States sign strategic civil nuclear cooperation memorandum

The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), also known as the ‘Shield of the Americas’ or ‘Escudo de las Américas’, has been formalized through a joint declaration signed by fifteen governments. This multilateral strate

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Central American and regional organized crime prison trends

7 clusters · 87 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica opens mega-jail to combat organized crime

Security cooperation and prison infrastructure developments in Central America and Ecuador have increasingly focused on combating organized crime through high-security confinement models. In Costa Rica, the High-Contain

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Political and trade controversies in El Salvador and Costa R

10 clusters · 34 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica President rejects CPTPP trade agreement

Political controversies continue in El Salvador and Costa Rica involving allegations of misconduct, institutional pressure, and trade disputes. In El Salvador, Deputy Claudia Ortiz reported that the Vamos party suspende

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UN Secretary-General race: Grynspan and Grossi lead polls

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Latest: Rebeca Grynspan extends lead in informal UN Secretary-General poll

The race to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General has seen new developments in recent informal voting rounds. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, conti

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Nayib Bukele administration policies and security impact

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Latest: Nayib Bukele's security model discussed in context of regional logistics

In El Salvador, President Nayib Bukele’s ‘mano dura’ approach continues to shape the national landscape. While the administration reports significantly reduced homicide rates, human rights organizations continue to raise

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South American legislative security reforms

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Latest: Legislative progress on security and police support laws in Uruguay and Chile

Legislative efforts to address security and crime have progressed across several South American nations. In Chile, the Senate Public Security Commission approved a bill to increase penalties for crimes against law enforc

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Costa Rica environmental and disaster management

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Costa Rica evaluates environmental services and flood prevention initiatives

Costa Rica is addressing various aspects of environmental management and disaster prevention. The National Tsunami Monitoring System (Sinamot) at the National University has warned that the country could lose its continu

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Organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America

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Latest: Costa Rica and El Salvador strengthen security and anti-narcotics alliance

Authorities in Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Ecuador continue to address various facets of organized crime and drug trafficking. In Costa Rica, concerns persist regarding the recruitment of minors, wi

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Canary Islands resource, housing, and economic challenges

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Latest: Canary Islands tourism sector seeks to export expertise and knowledge

The Canary Islands continue to face structural challenges regarding housing, natural resources, and economic diversification. The housing deficit remains driven by land scarcity and competition between local families and

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Latin American legislative and institutional reforms

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Latest: Legislative disputes arise in Costa Rica and Chile over expression and human rights

Legislative activities across Latin America continue to focus on structural reforms, public safety, and institutional oversight. In Costa Rica, a legislative commission, with a majority held by the PPSO party, is set to

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Central American economic growth projections

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated

Latest: IMF lowers Belize economic growth forecast to 1.9% for 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has provided varied economic growth projections for the Central American region for 2026. Regional growth is projected at 4.2%, with Panama and El Salvador expected to lead at 5% and

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Costa Rica inaugurates CACCO prison and expands terroristist

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Latest: Costa Rica inaugurates CACCO maximum-security prison

On October 14, 2026, the Costa Rican government officially inaugurated the Centro de Alta Contención contra el Crimen Organizado (CACCO) in San Rafael de Alajuela. Located within the La Reforma complex, the $33 to $35 mi

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Costa Rican government leadership changes

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Latest: Costa Rica dismisses ambassador to Mexico

The administration of Laura Fernández in Costa Rica has experienced a series of high-level departures and leadership changes. In mid-October 2026, Christian Rucavado resigned as the Vice Minister of Economy, Industry, an

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Age claim of José Flores in Costa Rica

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Latest: Costa Rica: Researcher seeks to verify age of 119-year-old man

José Flores, a resident of Sardinal in Costa Rica, is seeking recognition as the world’s oldest living man. Based on official identification documents, Flores was born on July 11, 1907, making him 119 years old. Flores

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Costa Rican legislative and executive political tension

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Latest: Costa Rica energy reform stalled by university funding dispute

Political tensions in Costa Rica have escalated from a general lack of communication between the executive and legislative branches to specific legislative stalemates. Initially, opposition deputies criticized President

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Extradition of Guobin Tam Zhang and Political Scrutiny

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Latest: Costa Rican PLN seeks investigation into Guobin Tam Zhang's political ties

Guobin Tam Zhang, a Chinese-born naturalized Costa Rican citizen, is being held in a high-containment facility in La Reforma as he awaits extradition to the United States. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) a

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Tax and subsidy policy changes in Argentina and Costa Rica

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Latest: Municipalities in Argentina and Costa Rica propose tax and fee reforms

In Argentina, the National Energy Secretariat has replaced the RASE energy subsidy scheme with the ‘Servicios Energéticos Focalizados’ (SEF). While registered users may not need to re-apply unless contacted, new users tr

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