ItalyThe US undersecretary of defense, Ebridge Colby, has urged Latin American countries to increase their military spending to at least 2% of GDP, aligning with NATO standards. This call was reiterated during the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas held in Peru. Countries like Peru and Argentina have responded by planning to boost their military budgets. Peru’s president, Keiko Fujimori, announced plans to allocate more resources to combat crime and has declared a state of emergency, sending troops into the streets. The country aims to reach 2.3% of GDP in military spending, partly through purchasing 24 F-16 fighter jets from the US. Meanwhile, Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, is pushing for a significant increase in military spending through the Arma plan, including the sale of land near the Ushuaia naval base, which has faced strong public opposition.
Bias read (Conservative): The article frames the push for increased military spending as a positive development aligned with 'America First' policies and criticizes leftist regimes in Latin America for failing their nations. It emphasizes the need for 'strong, reliable, and effective partners,' suggesting a preference for US
