At least 10 countries in Latin America are known to use unmanned aerial vehicles for military and civilian purposes, while some governments are also working to develop their own technology.
Ecuador
The bloc’s first summit since Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez’s death took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador on July 30.
Which Latin American countries are involved in NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden’s quest for asylum and revelations about the U.S. agency?
"Whatever you may think about the right of U.S. citizens and the world to know about the N.S.A. program, clearly Ecuador isn’t the logical, legitimate champion of freedom of expression globally," writes AS/COA's Christopher Sabatini for Fox News Latino.
AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini explains why President Rafael Correa may have been a factor in Snowden's decision to seek asylum in Ecuador.
Legislation signed by President Rafael Correa on June 21 establishes new rules that could be used to censor the press.
Rafael Correa’s plan to provide refuge to Edward Snowden symbolizes a chance to show his anti-imperialist and populist leadership in the region and globally, affirms AS/COA’s Christopher Sabatini.