50 Nations Meet in Colombia’s Santa Marta to Plan Fossil Fuel Exit
56 countries gathered in Santa Marta this week for the first global conference on phasing out fossil fuels — co-hosted...
April 28, 2026Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Peru’s Cabinet Signs US$3.5B Warplane Deal Over President’s Head
Peru F-16 crisis: two ministers resigned, the US ambassador threatened on X, and Lockheed Martin got paid despite the interim...
April 24, 2026
Germany and Brazil Double Biggest Brazilian Navy Program
Lula signed a Letter of Intent April 20 for 4 more MEKO A-100 frigates, doubling Brazil's Tamandaré program. First ship...
April 24, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — April 24, 2026
Eurozone services PMI hit 47.4 as composite fell to 48.6—contraction territory. US manufacturing surged to 54.0. Key global economy data...
April 24, 2026
Global Economy Briefing — April 22, 2026
Global economy briefing: ZEW collapses to -17.2, US retail sales beat at 1.7%, Trump extends ceasefire. Copom in 7 days....
April 22, 2026 Global Economy Briefing — April 21, 2026
WTI hit $89.61 and Brent $95.48 after Iran shut the Strait again and the US Navy seized a cargo ship....
April 21, 2026
Interim President Stops Peru’s Largest-Ever Defense Contract
Interim President Balcázar canceled 24 F-16 Block 70 jets hours before signing. US Ambassador threatens 'all available tools.' Peru's Major...
April 20, 2026
Trump and Latin America 2026: Tariffs, Maduro and Monroe Doctrine
Brent crude hit $128/barrel, Maduro captured Jan 3, and Argentina secured a $20B deal. What Trump's 2026 Latin America moves...
April 20, 2026
Paraguay: Washington’s Most Valued Ally in Latin America
Paraguay became Washington's most valued Latin American ally through fiscal discipline, Taiwan loyalty, and zero Chinese infrastructure. Guide.
April 17, 2026