Crime and Internal Strife Remain Greatest Drivers of Military Spending in Latin America
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The greatest threat to most Latin American governments is internal. Even though transitioning to a democracy and using effective counterinsurgency strategies have successfully defeated – or at least defused – several insurgencies, the risk of guerrilla activity remains. This is especially true in Colombia and, to a lesser extent, Peru. In Mexico and Central America, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/crime-and-internal-strife-remain-greatest-drivers-of-military-spending-in-latin-america-68902/
The greatest threat to most Latin American governments is internal. Even though transitioning to a democracy and using effective counterinsurgency strategies have successfully defeated – or at least defused – several insurgencies, the risk of guerrilla activity remains. This is especially true in Colombia and, to a lesser extent, Peru. In Mexico and Central America, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/crime-and-internal-strife-remain-greatest-drivers-of-military-spending-in-latin-america-68902/