10 Key Military and Defense Developments in Latin America (December 13–23, 2025)

The period turned Venezuela into a live operational problem for navies, regulators, and commercial carriers. Maritime seizures and public “blockade” language raised escalation risk, while airspace incidents exposed weak deconfliction. Across the region, Washington widened its security footprint through new agreements and expanded enforcement at sea. Regional governments responded with mixed cooperation and sharper sovereignty […]