Latin America

The Threat of Drone-Based Terror

On August 4, 2018, President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was attacked with explosive-laden drones during a political rally. Although the…

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Lone Wolf Bio-Terror: Are We Prepared?

It’s no secret that the lone-wolf threat to Europe is bad, and worsening. However, it's not just an increasing number…

6 years ago

Colombia After FARC

The 21st-century has been one of the more peaceful epochs in human history. People are bombarded with violent images and tragic…

6 years ago

Lingering Consequences of the Paraguayan War

One of Latin America's darkest periods began in 1865 -- around the time that the American Civil War was drawing to…

6 years ago

Brazilian Elections

Last Monday, October 8th, 2018, saw the first round of Brazilian general elections. Paraphrasing one of the presidential candidates, Joao…

6 years ago

Nuclear Terrorism: Threat Profile and Potential Impact

The typical profile of a terrorist attack may include gunmen storming a government building or a suicide bomber detonating his…

6 years ago

Profile: Brazilian Journalist Tim Lopes

The media alerts us to human rights violations and wars between the oppressed and their oppressors. An under-reported story, however,…

6 years ago

Latin American Military Dictatorships

The period from 1964 - 1990 is a dark chapter in Latin American history. The period from 1964 - 1990…

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Latin America: Transcending the Crime Epidemic

Despite milestones like 2012’s peace agreement between the Colombian government and FARC rebels, Latin America remains a region fraught with…

6 years ago

Latin America: How Safe From Terror?

Latin America has avoided the terrorist wave that has brutalized other parts of the world. That's not to say that…

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