China and Russia are challenging the US for dominance in Latin America by pursuing trade and military deals
During a visit to Beijing in November, Correa said China could turn the Manta base into a transit port from which to exploit the riches of the Amazon. China, which is engaged in a headlong rush for timber, [...]
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East confronts west in Latin America
Posted by Matt in July 24th, 2008 | 1 comment
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Ecuador Targets a U.S. Air Base
Posted by Matt in May 14th, 2008 | no comment
Published in Americas, Colombian Guerrillas, Colombian Military, Ecuador, Ecuadorian President, Freddy, Incursion, Intelligence Agencies, Latin American, Manta, Manta Air Base, Manta Ecuador, March 1, Pacific Coast, President Rafael Correa, Quito, Rafael Correa, S Pacific, Security Expert, Social Sciences Faculty, South American Nation, Suspicions, U S Air, U S Air Force
When the Colombian military made its controversial incursion into neighboring Ecuador two months ago, it may well have removed more than just a camp full of leftist Colombian guerrillas. The raid may wind up taking out a $70 million U.S. Air Force base as well. On Monday, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said he’s “convinced” the [...]
US Navy Deploys Around Latin America
Posted by Matt in May 6th, 2008 | no comment
Published in Americas, Military, U.S., American Military Base, Argentina, Brazil, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula, Caribbean Waters, Ecuador, Fleet, Inacio, Latin American, Latin-America, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Lula Da Silva, Mandate, Manta, Navy, Pentagon, President Luiz Inacio Lula, President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva
The Pentagon is going to resuscitate its Fourth Fleet, with the mission of patrolling Latin American and Caribbean waters.
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The plan to install a military base in Paraguay, close to Bolivian gas fields, was denounced by Brazil and Argentina. Ecuador has made it known that the American military base installed in Manta until 2009 will not [...]
China poised to take over U.S. base at Ecuador’s invitation
Posted by Matt in December 7th, 2007 | no comment
Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has offered the Chinese government an airbase currently serving as one of the last U.S. military outposts in South America.
Correa said access to the air base is part of a plan for Manta to become a “doorway†for China’s entry to Latin America.
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