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Colombian Army forces dismantled three ELN camps and an explosives cache in Norosí municipality, Bolívar department, while the Navy seized 2.3 tons of cocaine from a vessel 135 nautical miles off Tumaco's coast near Nariño, both during operations reported between 12:45 AM and 3:45 AM UTC on February 16, 2026, as part of counter-narcotics and anti-guerrilla efforts. According to the Army's Twitter account (@COL_EJERCITO), the Norosí offensive targeted the ELN's Luis José Solano Sepúlveda Front.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed Salvador residents during the Bahia Carnival on February 15, 2026, between 3:45:27 PM and 6:15:18 PM UTC, praising the people's flair, rhythm, power, and axé while thanking local organizer @Jeronimoba13 for the invitation, according to a post by @tuitero_rafael on X.

X user @salocinuy stated at an unspecified time that 'The Brazilians and Lula are on another level,' referencing Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, according to a post viewed within the reporting window from 12:45:20 PM to 3:45:20 PM UTC on February 15, 2026.

FARC dissidents conducted a drone strike on a police station in Cajibio, Cauca department, Colombia, using a drone armed with a 60mm improvised mortar shell, according to footage posted recently on X by @war_noir and shared by @PopularFront_. The attack occurred prior to 6:15 AM UTC on February 15, 2026.

Bad Bunny performed his number one song 'DtMF' live during a concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina, tonight, as captured in photographs shared by AccessBadBunny on X at a time within the reporting window of 12:15:30 PM to 3:15:30 PM UTC on February 14, 2026.

Brazilian authorities issued alerts on the participation of Brazilian fighters in armed conflicts abroad between 12:46 PM and 3:46 PM UTC on February 13, 2026, according to a report titled 'Participation of Brazilian Fighters in Armed Conflicts in T...' released during this 3-hour window. The alerts highlight concerns over nationals engaging in foreign wars, with no specific locations or numbers detailed in the document.

The government of Argentine President Javier Milei legalized 12-hour workdays on February 12, 2026, between 10:16:03 PM and 11:15:41 PM UTC, as announced in a post by @PamphletsY on X (https://x.com/PamphletsY/status/2021806848383525306). The measure, termed part of the 'Milei Regime' and labeled 'Capitalist Freedom,' took effect immediately according to the source.

Ecuador's Armed Forces neutralized a camp allegedly linked to an irregular armed group in the El Carmen sector of Carchi province on February 12, 2026, during a 15-minute confrontation between 7:46:15 PM and 10:15:57 PM UTC, seizing ammunition, radios, chargers, magazines, medicine, logistical documentation, and a generator with an estimated impact of USD 120,000, according to the Armed Forces' official statement shared by @FFAAECUADOR.

Brazilian presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro positioned himself as a market-friendly alternative to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at an investor-packed event on February 11, 2026, according to Bloomberg News. He offered few specifics on his plans or implementation methods, as reported in the article shared on X by @business within the reporting window from 5:46:10 PM to 7:46:08 PM UTC on February 12.

The Colombian terrorist group ELN issued threats against right-wing presidential candidate Abdela Esprilla on February 12, 2026, between 2:46 PM and 5:46 PM UTC, as reported by journalist Emma Rincón on X. The threats targeted Esprilla, whose X handle is @ABDELAESPRIELLA, according to the post from https://x.com/EmmaRincon/status/2021973244140826984.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced the passing of Fleet Admiral Julio Soares de Moura Neto, former commander of the Brazilian Navy from 2007 to 2015, in a statement posted on X at 2:20 PM UTC on February 12, 2026, crediting him with key defense modernizations including the nuclear submarine agreement with France.

MSC Cruises removed Ilhéus from its cruise route on February 12, 2026, following a protest by taxi and rideshare drivers at the Port of Malhado. The decision eliminates the city from the current cruise season, as announced by the shipping company during planning changes within the reporting window from 10:45 AM to 1:45 PM UTC.

The Irregular Warfare Initiative published an article by S. M. Burge on February 12, 2026, at approximately 4:45 AM UTC, analyzing Colombia as a case study in legitimacy, naming, and irregular warfare. The piece examines how information and influence operations evolve across insurgency, negotiation, and post-conflict phases, according to a post from @IrregWarfare on X.

Federal Police conducted an operation targeting the Master Case on February 11, 2026, during the reporting window from 6:46:31 PM to 7:16:16 PM UTC, in which money was thrown out of a window, according to CNN Brasil in a #CNN360º report posted on X.

The US State Department's Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs expressed concern on February 11, 2026, about Peru's potential inability to oversee the Chancay port, one of its largest, under Chinese ownership, stating support for Peru's sovereign right to control critical infrastructure, according to a post on X during the reporting window from 5:16:11 PM to 6:46:24 PM UTC.

DEVELOPING: Undercover São Paulo police officers dressed in alien costumes and “Scream” film masks arrested a man possessing several stolen mobile phones at a street party during the city's carnival, according to AFP. The arrest occurred in the reporting window from 4:45:41 PM to 5:16:03 PM UTC on February 11, 2026.

José Mateus Silveira Carneiro, alias Galo Cego and a key leader of the Comando Vermelho (CV) criminal organization in Tocantins state, was captured in Rio de Janeiro's Vidigal community during the reporting window from 3:15:30 PM to 4:45:36 PM UTC on February 11, 2026. He used a false identity and faces charges for drug trafficking and 20 killings, including security agents.

Starting today, February 11, 2026, the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, will permit animals to be buried in family graves under a new law that recognizes the emotional bond between humans and household pets. The policy takes effect immediately, as announced by state authorities.

The Pampa Squadron's F-5M fighter aircraft details, including specific registrations, ages, and origins, were posted on X at an unspecified time by user @acroxis1206061 (https://x.com/acroxis1206061/status/2021065761465434461), as captured within the reporting window from 1:46 PM to 4:46 PM UTC on February 10, 2026, in São José dos Campos, Brazil.

A sinkhole opened up in the South Zone of São José dos Campos, Brazil, at approximately 10:15 AM UTC on February 10, 2026, as captured in video footage shared by G1. The incident occurred within the reporting window from 10:15 AM to 1:15 PM UTC, with no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage specified.

Colombian troops from Rapid Deployment Force No. 4 of the Army's 3rd Division, alongside the National Police, dismantled a main mega-depot of explosives and weapons belonging to the Segunda Marquetalia in El Sinaí district, Argelia, Cauca Department, seizing 12 rifles, nearly 3,000 cartridges, grenades, a DJI Mavic 3 Pro drone, and a corresponding DJI RC-N1/2/3 controller, as reported by Colombian military sources in a post between 4:15:45 AM and 5:15:57 AM UTC on February 10, 2026.

A Federal Court suspended operations at a Vale mine in Minas Gerais following a leak, as reported by CNN Brasil in a post at approximately 3:15 AM UTC on February 10, 2026, within the reporting window from 2:15:57 AM to 4:15:41 AM UTC.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva oversaw the delivery of 34 new SAMU ambulances to municipalities in the Greater ABC region, equipment for Primary Care in Mauá, and the signing of a service order for a new polyclinic and UBS in Mauá between 1:45:38 AM and 2:15:53 AM UTC on February 10, 2026, as part of actions to strengthen health services, according to his official X post.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced a R$1.4 billion investment in the Butantan Institute on February 9, 2026, during a visit to the facility, as stated in his official X post at approximately 11:46 PM UTC, within the reporting window from 11:46 PM UTC on February 9 to 1:45 AM UTC on February 10. The funding targets infrastructure, vaccination, and immunobiological inputs to build two new factories and modernize two others.

The National Council of Justice (CNJ) received a new complaint against Superior Court of Justice (STJ) Justice Marco Buzzi for sexual harassment on February 9, 2026, between 9:16 PM and 11:45 PM UTC, according to GloboNews reporting in an X post at https://x.com/GloboNews/status/2020989841870291398 aired during #Edição18.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on February 9, 2026, between 8:16 PM and 9:16 PM UTC that if U.S. President Donald Trump knew the bloodthirstiness of bandit Lampião in a president, he would not provoke Brazil, according to GloboNews reporting in an X post at https://x.com/GloboNews/status/2020958383629594844 aired on #GloboNews.

A police chief stated on February 9, 2026, between 7:16 PM and 8:16 PM UTC that a pilot suspected of sexually exploiting at least 10 minors made it clear he 'liked children', according to Folha de S.Paulo reporting in an article linked from their X post at https://x.com/folha/status/2020928011139416405.

Brazil became the first country to launch heavy and laser-guided bombs using the Gripen fighter jet during tests announced on February 9, 2026, between 5:15 PM and 7:16 PM UTC, according to Exame reporting in an X post from @exame at https://x.com/exame/status/2020864626322190371.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on February 9, 2026, at approximately 5:00 PM UTC a R$ 1.4 billion investment from the Government of Brazil for two new factories and modernization of two others at the Butantan Institute to strengthen the national health industry, as stated in his official X post while en route to the institute.

Brazil's Liberal Party (PL) accused President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of 'fiscal maneuvers' resembling past 'pedaladas fiscais' and cited impeachment in a lawsuit filed at the Supreme Federal Court (STF) on February 9, 2026, between 1:45 PM and 4:45 PM UTC, as reported by Metropoles citing Paulo Cappelli's column.

Popular streamer Asmongold praised Argentine President Javier Milei as a 'fucking legend' and 'giga based' in a statement shared on X during the reporting window from 11:45:44 PM on February 8, 2026, to 2:45:44 AM UTC on February 9, 2026. The comment appeared in a post linked to Milei's official X account.

A teacher was stabbed to death in the chest by a student in Porto Velho, Brazil, during school hours on February 8, 2026, with the suspect arrested at the scene after being restrained by other students, according to reports from local authorities.

Rodrigo Castanheira, a 16-year-old youth, died today, February 8, 2026, from injuries sustained in an assault by Pedro Turra, a 19-year-old former Formula Delta driver, two weeks ago. Turra has remained in custody since last week after a habeas corpus petition was denied, according to a statement from Blog Formula 1.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on February 7, 2026, that he is friends with US President Donald Trump and that there is chemistry between the two leaders. The comment was posted on X by user @leiatheinvestor, according to the source.

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced $565 million in financing for rare earth extraction in Brazil this week, targeting the country's second-largest global reserves amid China's 90% control of rare earth processing. The deal advances US supply-chain strategy, according to a February 7, 2026, X post by analyst Jack Prandelli citing the DFC announcement.

Paraguayan Air Force fighter jets chased and fired upon a drug-trafficking plane that invaded airspace in Paraguay's northern zone, as shown in unprecedented images released on February 6, 2026, at 18:00 local time. The incident was detailed in a report by Crimen y Castigo on ABCTVpy.

Colombian military forces killed seven ELN members and captured one during operations in the rural areas of Tibú and El Tarra municipalities in Norte de Santander department between 11:16 PM on February 5 and 2:16 AM on February 6, 2026, seizing high-value weapons including a Skyfend GNSS spoofing device, 15 rifles, five handguns, over 2,000 cartridges, 205 kg of explosives, and 202 drone-adapted grenades while destroying drones, according to a military statement shared by @natsecboogie.

Students at civic-military schools in Paraná, Brazil, alleged sexual harassment by Military Police officers, including being compared to prostitutes, as reported by BBC Brasil in a story published between 1:15 PM and 4:15 PM UTC on February 5, 2026. The allegations surfaced in the three-hour reporting window.

Colombia's government under President Gustavo Petro carried out its first bombing against the ELN guerrilla group in the Catatumbo region this morning, with details emerging between 8:45 AM and 11:45 AM UTC on February 5, 2026. Noticias Caracol reported the development as breaking news during this three-hour period.

Andrés Felipe Marín Silva, alias Pipe Tuluá and head of the Colombian criminal organization La Inmaculada, was extradited from Colombia to the United States on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, to face drug trafficking and conspiracy charges in the Eastern District of Texas, according to WorldCrimeIntel on X.

President Donald J. Trump presented Colombian President Gustavo Petro with a signed note and picture during their meeting at the White House on February 3, 2026, evening, expressing admiration for Colombia. The note reads: 'Gustavo - A great honor - I love Colombia. Donald J. Trump,' according to a photo posted by Petro.

Colombian authorities tested the nation's first anti-drone mesh system between 3:15 PM and 6:15 PM UTC on February 2, 2026, according to Infodefensa. The test demonstrated the system's features in countering unmanned aerial threats, as reported by Erich Saumeth on X.

A plane with Bolivian registration carrying 447 kg of cocaine paste made a forced landing in Paraguay today between 11:15 AM and 2:15 PM UTC, according to the Paraguayan Air Force. The aircraft lacked authorization to fly over the region, and the pilot fled the scene after landing.

Officers from the 39th Military Police Battalion arrested a man suspected of killing a 10-year-old girl in Belford Roxo on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The arrest occurred this afternoon, and police seized the weapon used in the crime, according to the battalion's report.

The United States and Argentina are in advanced talks to sign an agreement allowing the U.S. to deport immigrants from other countries to Argentina, according to two people familiar with the negotiations and U.S. government records obtained by The New York Times. The discussions advanced during the reporting window from 9:15 PM on January 30 to 12:15 AM on January 31, 2026.

The distinctive smell of diarrhea, a persistent issue at Pueyrredón station for months, has spread across the entire D Line subway system in Buenos Aires between 8:45 PM and 11:45 PM on January 29, 2026, according to social media reports. Albin Stromber documented the development on X.

A large fire broke out at a perfume factory in San Fernando, north of Buenos Aires, Argentina, between 5:46 AM and 6:15 AM on January 29, 2026, following an explosion reported earlier at the same site. Casualties remain unknown, according to RapidReport2025 on X.

A large explosion occurred at Factory Flavors and Fragrances located at Brandsen 883 in San Fernando, Buenos Aires metropolitan area, Argentina, between 2:45 AM and 5:45 AM on January 29, 2026. Smoke plumes rose visibly, with radar detecting movement westward, as reported across multiple eyewitness accounts on X.

Satena officially confirmed on January 28, 2026, the death of all 15 people aboard its Beechcraft HK-4709 aircraft that crashed in Curasica village, Playa de Belén municipality, near Cúcuta, Colombia, while en route from Cúcuta to Ocaña, according to a Satena statement reported during the 59-minute window from 11:16:06 PM to 12:16:00 AM UTC on January 29.