Five Keys to Better Port Security in Latin America
The region’s maritime hubs face a range of challenges, from narcotics to cyberattacks. AQ asked experts how they can upgrade their defenses.
This article is adapted from AQ's special report on Latin America's ports | Leer en español | Ler em português Latin America ’s ports face an array of security challenges, from narcotics to cyberattacks, often with national implications. For example, Ecuador’s recent explosion of gang-related violence has been fueled by drug gangs disputing control of Guayaquil, the country’s largest port—and city. Chile’s recent spike in violent crime is also partly related to activity at its ports. Here, AQ has collected five recommendations for improving security at ports in the...
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