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U.S. diplomatic engagement in Latin America

9 clusters · 286 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru joins Escudo de las Américas security coalition

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded a diplomatic tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru aimed at strengthening security, economic, and political ties under the “Donroe Doctrine” and the “Shield of the Americas

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US military anti-drug operations in Latin America

19 clusters · 298 sources · last updated

Latest: US military strikes on drug trafficking vessels kill at least 230

The United States is expanding its military anti-drug campaign in Latin America, transitioning from maritime strikes to include land-based operations. This shift aims to target the logistical structures of criminal organ

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Peru 2026 political transition and security agenda

273 clusters · 1068 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru Senate approves Keiko Fujimori's trip to the United States

President Keiko Fujimori has expanded her security agenda to address rising violence, specifically targeting extortion and kidnapping. The administration is implementing an intelligence strategy to “choke off the funding

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Colombia-US security and anti-drug cooperation

8 clusters · 216 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru joins Escudo de las Américas to combat transnational crime

Under the administration of President Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia joined the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), also known as the ‘Shield of the Americas’. As the 19th member, Colombia formalized deepened mi

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U.S. diplomatic and security engagement in Latin America

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Marco Rubio secures security and mineral pacts in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded a three-day diplomatic tour of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, aimed at strengthening security and economic ties with newly installed conservative governments. In Ecuador,

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Right-wing surge reshapes Latin America

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Latest: Latin American political trends and corruption concerns

The political landscape of Latin America has undergone a significant shift toward right-wing and ultraconservative governments. As of late July 2026, right-leaning parties control roughly a dozen heads of state, a revers

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