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Geopolitics / Latin America

Brazilian Economic Crisis Limits Defense Spending

September 26, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. While Brazil is a country largely at peace, it also maintains the largest defense budget in Latin America. Externally, Brazil’s military …

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Geopolitics / Latin America

Argentina’s Defense Spending to Climb, Even as Government Tackles Deficit

August 17, 2016November 12, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. While Argentina does not face the same level of internal and external threats that some other Latin American countries do, defense …

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Geopolitics / Latin America

Peru Maintains Vigilance, Continues Participation in International Missions

August 1, 2016November 15, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Overall, Peru is a nation at peace.  Although Peru has a history of warfare with its neighbors, the country has largely …

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Geopolitics / Latin America

Fight Against Drug Cartels and Organized Crime Drives Mexican Defense Spending

May 9, 2016November 15, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Bill Ostrove, International Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. The fight against drug cartels and organized crime remains the primary driver of defense procurement by Mexico. As Mexico’s economy improves …

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Geopolitics / Latin America

Simmering Tensions Between Venezuela and Guyana

October 6, 2015January 14, 2019 - by Forecast International

by Derek Bisaccio, Military Markets Analyst, Forecast International. Throughout the month of September, Venezuela saw a flare-up in hostility with two of its neighbors, Colombia and Guyana, over separate issues. …

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Geopolitics / Latin America / Naval Systems

Colombia Unveils Future Frigate Requirements

March 23, 2015November 8, 2019 - by Forecast International

By Rebecca Edwards, Forecast International. The Colombian Navy has unveiled requirements for its future fleet of frigates. The acquisitions are part of the Navy’s “Force Planning 2030.” The plan aims …

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Latin America / Naval Systems

Brazil Plans Extensive Modernization for São Paulo Aircraft Carrier

January 23, 2015November 8, 2019 - by Forecast International

By Rebecca Edwards, Forecast International The Brazilian Navy is planning an extensive modernization program for its aircraft carrier, the São Paulo (A 12). The program is intended to extend the …

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