Colombia seeks US, Mexican firms to fix Russian helicopters

Security 2024-06-10

Colombia seeks US, Mexican firms to fix Russian helicopters

Eleven Mi-17 helicopters have been out of commission because of inadequate maintenance and spare parts. The issue gained renewed attention after a crash killed nine soldiers.

Argentina's Chinese space base under scrutiny

Security 2024-04-15

Argentina's Chinese space base under scrutiny

The base is controlled and operated by an organization affiliated with the Chinese People's Liberation Army and has been shrouded in mystery.

Iran 'no doubt' involved in lead-up to Hamas attack on Israel

Security 2023-10-10

Iran 'no doubt' involved in lead-up to Hamas attack on Israel

Evidence suggests Iran knew in advance that Hamas was planning to strike Israel, while there is no doubt Tehran has provided funding, training and support for the militant group for years.

Spies and lies: China caught snooping around the world

Security 2023-09-11

Spies and lies: China caught snooping around the world

A number of China's spy operations have been exposed, according to intelligence agencies. Not surprising, Beijing denies or deflects the blame.

Cuba arrests 17 over 'trafficking' for Russia's war in Ukraine

Security 2023-09-08

Cuba arrests 17 over 'trafficking' for Russia's war in Ukraine

The Cuban government said it was considering charges of human trafficking, mercenarism and hostile acts in a foreign state, which could carry sentences of life imprisonment and the death penalty.

Cuba uncovers plot to recruit its citizens for Russia's war in Ukraine

Security 2023-09-05

Cuba uncovers plot to recruit its citizens for Russia's war in Ukraine

The Cuban government said it is working to dismantle a trafficking network operating from Russia that has been recruiting Cuban citizens to fight as mercenaries in Ukraine.

Russian mercenary leader presumed dead in plane crash on 2-month anniversary of rebellion

Security 2023-08-24

Russian mercenary leader presumed dead in plane crash on 2-month anniversary of rebellion

Doubts are swirling about the cause of the crash and whether the Wagner Group's Yevgeny Prigozhin was on board.

China, Russia ramp up military ties with latest drills

Security 2023-07-20

China, Russia ramp up military ties with latest drills

China calls itself a neutral party, but it has refused to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has bolstered ties with Russia.

Latin America loses interest in accident-prone, hard-to-repair Russian weapons

Security 2023-06-30

Latin America loses interest in accident-prone, hard-to-repair Russian weapons

A string of accidents in Latin America and a lack of assistance and maintenance have raised concerns over Russian-made weapons.

Diplomatic protest after Russian strike injures Colombians in Ukrainian restaurant

Security 2023-06-29

Diplomatic protest after Russian strike injures Colombians in Ukrainian restaurant

The injured Colombians were on a mission to express Latin American solidarity with the people of Ukraine in the face of Russia's war on its neighbor.