Interesting article about what’s happening in the Caribbean… www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/u...

«Los investigadores afirman haber encontrado lo que parecían ser comunicaciones sin cifrar con centros de comando remotos, instalaciones de vigilancia y unidades de los militares y las fuerzas del orden mexicanos.» es.wired.com/articulos/sa...

An Enstrom 480B helicopter operated by the FANB crashed at the San Vicente sanitary landfill in Maracay, Venezuela, moments ago. The aircraft, bearing the serial number 61647 and civil registration YV3549 (C/N 5208), was one of two operational at Base Sucre. At least 1 fatality.

The U.S. has adopted a new doctrine that treats drug traffickers linked to designated terrorist organizations as enemy combatants who can be neutralized through military strikes rather than as criminals requiring legal prosecution. americasquarterly.org/article/u-s-...

"The emails include at least 70 alerts sent from American to Mexican authorities about drug flights in 2020 and 2021 that landed in Belize. The flights all originated at airstrips near Venezuela’s second-largest city, Maracaibo." www.occrp.org/en/news/leak...

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The "Sub Marine Explorer" is one of the earliest working submersibles in existence. Built in NYC, it could dive 100 feet. Originally designed for laying mines during the Civil War, it was repurposed for oyster harvesting in Panama's Pearl Islands...

🛩️ NEW ARTICLE: "Naranjeros, Gauchos and Indios: Argentina's Flying Wing" by Hernán Longoni. Discover the fascinating story of the IA-38 "Naranjero" - Argentina's revolutionary 1950s cargo flying wing. A testament to post-war Argentine aviation ambition. Read now: www.laahs.com/naranjeros/

From David's new album 'Who Is The Sky?' www.youtube.com/watch?v=YM-B...

#Panama www.dw.com/es/panam%C3%...

"Shocking stock-market volatility, chaos in the bond market, and a plunge in the dollar — this week in markets is destined for the history books." www.businessinsider.com/stock-market...

#Panama www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL0-...

Mexican Narco-Pilots 🛩️ youtu.be/frCOwf9UL1g

"The administration has downplayed the importance of the text messages inadvertently sent to The Atlantic’s editor in chief." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

"I, however, knew two hours before the first bombs exploded that the attack might be coming. The reason I knew this is that Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, had texted me the war plan at 11:44 a.m." www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

"Potential administration strategies include simply ensuring that U.S. ships have safe passage through the #Panama Canal, to restoring total U.S. ownership and operation of the passageway, officials said." www.nbcnews.com/politics/nat...

"The live-fire exercises were a display to show that #China’s military forces could cut off the air and sea links between Australia and New Zealand at any time, with no warning." thediplomat.com/2025/02/a-sh...

"The Trump administration has fired at least 130 employees at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (#CISA). Those dismissals included staff dedicated to securing U.S. elections, and fighting misinformation and foreign influence operations." krebsonsecurity.com/2025/02/trum...

"At the very least, Russia requires a break—a ceasefire. One reason is its lack of sufficient strength, and the second is the immense financial burden it faces." russiaanalyzed.substack.com/p/ukraines-i...

"...if we’re going to help make the #Panama Canal great again, then we’re going to help operate it, and we’re going to help make sure that we don’t end up in this situation once again." www.politico.com/news/magazin...

Pentagon leaders have already begun targeting legacy initiatives by discussing potential cuts to fighter jet programs — long a target of Elon Musk, who has called the F-35 program 'obsolete' — pausing upcoming contracts and merging different operations" www.forbes.com/sites/davidj...

"#US democracy will likely break down during the second #Trump administration, in the sense that it will cease to meet standard criteria for liberal democracy: full adult suffrage, free and fair elections, and broad protection of civil liberties." www.foreignaffairs.com/united-state...

"Dismantling federal agencies, freezing funding and pushing staff to resign goes far beyond a mere restructuring. It aims to shift the constitutional separation and balance of powers." #US #Musk www.ft.com/content/f766...

"The engine has a tendency to ingest dust and debris, which could cause long-term maintenance issues. This issue showed up mainly during landings in austere areas and 'degraded engine performance,' the report states." #USAF #GreyWolf www.airandspaceforces.com/initial-oper...

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We mourn the loss of Hernán Logoni, esteemed Argentine aviation historian and LAAHS contributor, who passed away on Jan 21. His dedication to preserving aviation history leaves an enduring legacy. Our deepest condolences to his family.

#PanamaCanal It's the ports, stupid! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL-Q...

#PanamaCanal 'This Is Not A Joke...' www.youtube.com/watch?v=KO82...

New @laahs.com review: 'Pulp Fiction Fighters' by Hagedorn & Garcia. 377 color profiles of 1930s military aircraft in Latin America. Essential reference for aviation historians. Exceptional technical documentation of colors and markings. Read more: www.laahs.com/pulp-fiction...

🆕 Just published: "Storks and Criquets: The Morane-Saulnier MS-502 in Argentina" Unveiling the complete history of Argentina's MS-502 fleet - from their arrival in 1946 to their crucial role in the national gliding movement. Read more: www.laahs.com/argentine-cr...

"The US has no legal means to take back the #canal. The only way it could get the waterway back is to invade #Panama."

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"The hack, which also affected dozens of other countries, is part of the ongoing and sprawling “Salt Typhoon” campaign." #US www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

"In a war of scale similar to Ukraine, our army on the current casualty rates would be expended -as part of a broader multinational coalition- in six months to a year." #UK news.sky.com/story/britis...

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Latinos fighting in Ukraine… www.youtube.com/watch?v=Muzl...

💉Experts say RSV vaccines were rigorously tested and there are proven benefits for high risk populations... factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com....

#Vietnam asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Def...

Rusia acaba de convertirse en el primer país en usar un Misil Balístico Intercontinental en un ataque. Fue lanzado contra la ciudad ucraniana de Dnipro. El proyectil estaba armado con seis ojivas convencionales e independientes de hasta 250 kg. El ataque es un mensaje intimidatorio