South America
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A Three Border Problem: Holding Back the Amazon’s Criminal Frontiers
With donor aid, the three states should act fast before the illegal activity does irreversible damage. ICG What’s new? Across…
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The Hard Road for Colombia’s Wounded Former Combatants
THE FACES OF CONFLICT A visual journey through Latin America Glaeldys González Calanche ICG When Isabel first surveyed the reintegration camp…
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Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba Exploit the U.S. Border Crisis
Even as President Biden issues a new executive order so he can appear to be addressing the crisis on our southern border,…
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On The Horizon: June – November 2024
It identifies key actors and dates to watch in support of global conflict prevention efforts. The information provided below relies…
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Falklands dispute may last decades – Argentina president
In an interview with the BBC, the right-wing politician vowed to get the islands back through diplomatic channels but said…
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Russia urges action to counter US-led influence in Asia
Russia and its allies in Asia should expand joint military exercises as they face a direct threat from US attempts…
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Seeking the Best from a Skewed Poll: Hard Choices for Venezuela
While Maduro should face consequences, the U.S. should take a calibrated approach to the reimposition of sanctions. Phil Gunson ICG…
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Brazil Supreme Court strikes down military intervention thesis in symbolic vote for democracy
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Supreme Court unanimously voted Monday that the armed forces have no constitutional power to intervene in…
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US, Argentina to cooperate, combat illegal Chinese fishing
Argentina, Chile and Peru have criticized Chinese-operated craft for large-scale invasive fishing in their territorial waters without regulation, which the…
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Will Argentina’s Governors Stymie Milei’s Agenda?
Argentina’s government announced last month that it had withheld the transfer of around $16 million in funds to the province…
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The Unsolved Crime in “Total Peace”: Dealing with Colombia’s Gaitanistas
To avoid jeopardising other peace processes and to protect civilians, Bogotá should seek gradual talks with the Gaitanistas, while maintaining…
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UN Security Council members raise alarm over Haiti situation
UN Security Council members urge for deployment of an international mission to Haiti to deescalate the situation Editor : Sanem Topal…
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Colombia vows to put nature at the heart of global environmental negotiations
The environment minister Susana Muhamad says nature is a ‘pillar’ of fighting the climate crisis Patrick Greenfield The Guardian The…
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Russia and China Take the Lead in Rush for Bolivia’s Lithium
Russia, just like China, has gained access to Bolivia’s lithium reserves, estimated at 23 million tons, and believed to be…
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Chilean Navy Deploys Submarine to Monitor Chinese Fishing Vessels
In the depth of the South Pacific Ocean, a Chilean submarine has been keeping tabs on Chinese fishing vessels to…
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Coming face to face with inmates in El Salvador’s mega-jail
With shaven heads, dressed in pristine white, and heavily tattooed, the prisoners know they are being watched and return the…
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