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    Haiti’s transitional government’s possible deal with Blackwater sparks public hope and fear

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Haiti’s transitional government’s possible deal with Blackwater sparks public hope and fear Public split on Blackwater deal as violence surges, officials stay silent and calls for national force grow by Juhakenson… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Did Former U.S. Special Operators Train a Cartel’s Kill Squad?

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    Did Former U.S. Special Operators Train a Cartel’s Kill Squad? A former Delta Force soldier and two SEALs are accused of training Jalisco Cartel’s paramilitary force Seth Hettena I spent some… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    The Return of Erik Prince: How a Notorious Military Contractor Maneuvered His Way Back Inside Trump’s Orbit

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    The Return of Erik Prince: How a Notorious Military Contractor Maneuvered His Way Back Inside Trump’s Orbit Zachary Cohen, Phil Mattingly and Priscilla Alvarez / CNN Secretary of State Marco Rubio,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former Blackwater Jefe Erik Prince Gets the Nod To Help Ecuador Fight Organized Crime

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Royce de Melo History, Conflict, Terrorism, Political Talk and Anecdotes | Royce de Melo Royce de Melo History, Conflict, Terrorism, Political Talk and Anecdotes | Royce de Melo   Former Blackwater… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Former Soldier Jordan Goudreau Arrested in Connection to Failed Venezuelan Coup

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Former Soldier Jordan Goudreau Arrested in Connection to Failed Venezuelan Coup Department of Justice claims Goudreau organized the transport of weapons in a plan to overthrow Venezuela’s government July 31, 2024… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Inside Operation Gideon, A Coup Gone Very Wrong

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Inside Operation Gideon, A Coup Gone Very Wrong. By: DUGAN, KEVIN T., Rolling Stone, 0035791X, Jan2021, Issue 1347 Inside Operation Gideon, A Coup Gone Very Wrong Full Text Listen Why did three… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Crossing the Pond: Latin American Foreign Fighters in Ukraine

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    Crossing the Pond: Latin American Foreign Fighters in Ukraine Javier Sutil Toledano October 19, 2023 Members of the Bolivar Battalion, a recently created unit of the Ukrainian International Legion. Most of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Honduras Defense Official and U.S. Drug War Ally Tied to Narco-Trafficker, Notorious Mercenary Firm

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    © THE INTERCEPT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED   Col. Elias Melgar Urbina, the Honduran vice minister of defense, in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, on July 18, 2023. Photo: Fuerzas Armadas de Honduras Honduras Defense… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Chinese Private Security Companies in Latin America

    Syndicated on by David Isenberg

    Chinese Private Security Companies in Latin America The expanding presence of China-based companies in Latin America, and the security problems they have experienced there, creates an inherent demand for Chinese private… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Russian mercenaries allegedly operating in Haiti “under the nose” of the United States

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    World April 10, 2023 | 1:51 pm Russian mercenaries allegedly operating in Haiti “under the nose” of the United States Recently leaked Pentagon documents have exposed the presence of a Russian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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