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DRC Ebola outbreak expands and impacts healthcare workers

410 clusters · 3162 sources · last updated

Latest: Democratic Republic of the Congo Ebola crisis: US pledges $267 million in additional aid

The Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to escalate, marking the fastest-growing and deadliest epidemic in the country’s history. As of late September 2026, confirmed case

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Ecuadorian military cooperation at Taura Air Base

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian forces kill high-value drug trafficker in joint operation

President Daniel Noboa has initiated changes to the leadership and strategic role of the Taura Air Base. Initially, the President replaced the commander of the Ecuadorian Air Force, appointing Brigadier General Mauro Bed

[ACTIVE] [POLITICS] [CO] [EC]

Legal and political challenges involving Iván Cepeda

3 clusters · 248 sources · last updated

Latest: Political legal challenges emerge in Colombia and Ecuador

Senator Iván Cepeda is involved in multiple legal and judicial developments in Colombia. In mid-September 2026, the Special Instruction Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice opened a preliminary inquiry into Cepeda reg

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US military anti-drug operations in Latin America

22 clusters · 362 sources · last updated

Latest: UN report: US maritime strikes on drug vessels may be crimes against humanity

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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Colombia-US security and anti-drug cooperation

10 clusters · 233 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru joins Escudo de las Américas security initiative

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.-Argentina military training in Tierra del Fuego

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. Marines conduct cold-weather training in Ushuaia, Argentina

The Argentine Navy confirmed that U.S. Marine Corps personnel are participating in a training exchange in Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia. Running from September 8 to September 22, the program is described as an “exchange o

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Multinational military exercises in Peru

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Peru hosts multinational military exercise in Amazon Jungle

Peru is hosting multiple multinational military exercises in September 2026 to enhance regional interoperability and security cooperation. In maritime and naval operations, the Peruvian Navy is hosting UNITAS LXVII, the

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US-Ecuador security operations face abuse allegations

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: Ecuadorian fishermen report U.S. military drone attacks at sea

Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, have reported that U.S. forces attacked three Ecuadorian fishing vessels—La Negra Francisca Duarte II, Don Maca, and Fiorella—between Ja

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ICC legitimacy crisis and Colombia’s shift toward U.S. ties

3 clusters · 95 sources · last updated

Latest: Colombia President ends 'Paz Total' peace dialogues

The International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to face a legitimacy crisis driven by internal ethical breaches and perceived procedural asymmetries. Critics have highlighted double standards in judicial speed, specific

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U.S. maritime military strikes against drug traffickers

2 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: U.S. military strikes against drug vessels leave 227 dead

One year after the launch of ‘Operation Southern Spear,’ the U.S. military campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific has resulted in at least 227 deaths and 68 strikes. The Pentagon and the Trump administration maint

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Operatie Gran Mati medical mission in Suriname

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Marwina Hospital receives medical supplies via Operatie Gran Mati

The sixth edition of ‘Operatie Gran Mati’ (Operation Big Friend) launched on August 19, 2026, to provide medical services and health education to residents in Suriname’s Marowijne district, specifically in Moengo and Alb

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