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Nation-stateJun 3, 2026

Tropical Blend: Cyber & Politics Ramp Up Across Latin America

China-linked espionage groups target Latin American nations for maritime, oil, and geopolitical intelligence.

Summary

Chinese state-sponsored threat actors have conducted espionage campaigns against at least a dozen Latin American nations, focusing on intelligence collection related to maritime shipping, oil production, and strategic geopolitical interests. The attacks reflect China's growing interest in regional economic and political influence across the hemisphere.

Entities

China-linked espionage groups (threat_actor)