El Salvador and US Strike Nuclear Deal Linked to Migration Policy Overhaul
The United States and El Salvador finalized a civil nuclear cooperation pact on February 3, 2025, pairing energy innovation with...
February 4, 2025Section
Defense Monitor
Weekly defense intelligence covering military, security, and defense industry developments across Latin America and Brazil.
Ecuador Seals Borders and Deploys Military to Ports Amid Election Violence Surge
President Daniel Noboa ordered Ecuador’s borders closed and ports militarized ahead of Sunday’s presidential election. Analysis from The Rio Times.
February 4, 2025
Economic Slowdown Prompts Military Spending Reduction in Chile
Chile's government has announced a significant budget cut for its armed forces in 2025. The Chilean Army and Navy will...
January 29, 2025
U.S. Navy Bans Chinese A.I. DeepSeek Over Security Concerns
The US Navy has banned its personnel from using DeepSeek a Chinese artificial intelligence application citing security. Analysis from The...
January 29, 2025
Spanish Navantia Rescues Harland & Wolff, Secures UK Shipbuilding Legacy
(Analysis) Navantia, Spain's state-owned shipbuilding giant, has completed its acquisition of Harland & Wolff. The Spanish company announced the deal...
January 28, 2025
Iran Bolsters Air Force with Russian Su-35 Jets, but Israel’s Air Superiority Intact
Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander Ali Shadmani confirmed on January 27, 2025, that Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi
January 27, 2025
Colombia Prepares for Largest Naval Fair in Latin America
Colombia gears up for Colombiamar 2025, the region's premier naval event. The fair will take place from March 12 to...
January 24, 2025
Colombia Bolsters Southern Defense with Heavy Artillery
The Colombian National Army has deployed a 155 mm artillery system to the south. This move strengthens Operation Cordillera in...
January 22, 2025
Venezuela’s Maduro Launches Military Exercises Amidst Political Turmoil
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro has announced military and police exercises to safeguard the country's sovereignty
January 20, 2025