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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. The post Latin America Defense Monitor — August 30–September 5, 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times .

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Why many Syrians feel Assad's death sentence isn't enough

In July, a Syrian court sentenced former dictator Bashar Assad to death for crimes against his own people. But after 14 years of civil war, many survivors are demanding more when it comes to…

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