Latin America Defense Monitor — August 30–September 5, 2026
Colombia's offensive killed 31 in five days as August became the deadliest month on ACLED record; US commanders warn the Iran war is draining Latin America; Green Berets confirmed in Ecuador; UNITAS LXVII opens off Peru.
Where: Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Iran, China, Washington, Turkey, Beijing, Russia
Exact coordinates
argentina: -38.420, -63.620
brazil: -14.240, -51.930
peru: -9.190, -75.020
colombia: 4.570, -74.300
mexico: 23.630, -102.550
iran: 32.430, 53.690
china: 35.860, 104.200
washington: 38.910, -77.040
turkey: 38.960, 35.240
beijing: 39.900, 116.400
russia: 61.520, 105.320
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