In the first part of this interview, Guido Torres, a national security expert and executive director of the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI), a collaborative space to bridge the gap between academia and military professionals, examined China’s strategic motives behind its expanding presence in Latin America’s space sector. In this second part, Torres delves deeper into […] The post Orbiting Influence: How China’s Space Projects Are Reshaping Latin American Security – PART II appea...| Diálogo Américas
In a global context marked by growing concerns about supply chain integrity and digital sovereignty, Huawei has opted for a soft power strategy in Latin America. Through training programs, scholarships, and partnerships with local universities, the Chinese telecommunications company is promoting digital training while strengthening its technological presence and supporting Beijing’s geopolitical agenda. Presented as […] The post China’s Soft Power Strategy Through Huawei appeared first ...| Diálogo Américas
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This article was originally published by the U.S. Northern Command magazine, The Watch, on July 24, 2025. Governments and societies worldwide have become increasingly dependent on algorithms with autonomous intelligent machines facilitating daily tasks and decisions previously made by humans. Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow exponentially, bringing innumerable advantages for large-scale information gathering. It […] The post Mexico’s Cyber Force, Armed Forces Expand AI Use i...| Diálogo Américas
The Amazon International Police Cooperation Center (CCPI-Amazônia) is now operational in Manaus, Brazil, bringing together security forces from the nine Amazon countries — Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela — to combat transnational crimes that affect the region. “Organized crime is no longer a local problem. It is a global […] The post 9 Countries Unite Against Crime at Amazon Police Center appeared first on Diálogo Américas.| Diálogo Américas
China is rapidly expanding its footprint in Latin America’s space sector, now operating more space facilities than anywhere else outside its own territory. In an exclusive interview with Diálogo, Guido Torres, a national security expert and executive director of the Irregular Warfare Initiative (IWI), a collaborative space to bridge the gap between academia and military […] The post Orbiting Influence: How China’s Space Projects Are Reshaping Latin American Security – PART I appeared...| Diálogo Américas
U.S. Air Force and Panamanian medical teams launched the Panama iteration of AMISTAD 2025 with an opening ceremony at Hospital Dr. Gustavo Nelson Collado in Chitre, Panama, September 15. The two-week mission marks the fifth and final stop of AMISTAD 2025, a global health engagement that has already delivered care, increased readiness, and strengthened partnerships […] The post AMISTAD 2025 Brings Medical Support to Panama appeared first on Diálogo Américas.| Diálogo Américas
Despite their controversial track record, Chinese companies continue to win energy contracts in Honduras without transparent processes or real competition, a dynamic that is drawing strong criticism from civil society. This pattern of opaque deals and a history of bad experiences is raising alarms about the risks to the country’s infrastructure and economy. On May […] The post Shady Contracts: Chinese Companies in Honduras Under Scrutiny appeared first on Diálogo Américas.| Diálogo Américas
In one of the most challenging environments of southern Chile, the imposing mountains of Antuco served as the backdrop for the combined exercise Southern Vanguard 2025, an international military operation that brought together more than 600 mountain troops from the armies of Argentina, Chile, Peru, and the United States for 20 days. This multinational training […] The post Exercise Southern Vanguard Successfully Ends in Antuco appeared first on Diálogo Américas.| Diálogo Américas
The competition for global technological leadership has become a strategic focus, with China seeking to consolidate its influence in sectors such as 5G networks, artificial intelligence (AI), electronic warfare, and digital control. This expansion, backed by aggressive state policy, raises concerns about its direct implications for security and stability in Latin America. Reports from a […] The post China Expands Networks, Surveillance, and Electronic Warfare in Latin America appeared first...| Diálogo Américas