Question 1

Which South American nation has brought its border dispute with Venezuela over the Essequibo region before the International Court of Justice (ICJ)?

Accepted Answer

Guyana

Question 2

In March 2026, security forces from which two South American countries launched a joint operation, codenamed 'Operation Mirror,' to target criminal groups along their shared border, despite an escalating trade dispute?

Accepted Answer

Ecuador and Colombia

Question 3

Which country became the first in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, a move that later faced international criticism and a partial limitation of its involvement due to a deal with the IMF?

Accepted Answer

El Salvador

Question 4

In April 2026, the Dominican Republic signed two international agreements to strengthen security and crime prevention. With which entities were these partnerships formed?

Accepted Answer

The European Union and Spain

Question 5

Which Central American country's government announced plans in November 2024 for a new interoceanic canal, with an initial feasibility study to be performed by a PRC-based firm?

Accepted Answer

Nicaragua

Question 6

As of April 2026, what is the primary reason cited by Ecuador for imposing significant tariffs on Colombian goods, described as a 'security fee'?

Accepted Answer

Colombia's failure to police its border and combat drug trafficking

Question 7

In April 2026, the United States and Cuba held their first diplomatic talks in ten years. What was a key topic discussed during this meeting in Havana?

Accepted Answer

The economic situation in Cuba and offering assistance for internet connectivity

Question 8

In March 2026, the Dominican Republic and Spain signed a bilateral security cooperation treaty. What is a key area covered by this treaty?

Accepted Answer

Drug trafficking and arms trafficking

Question 9

Which Caribbean nation is currently facing challenges with a proposed successor agreement to CARIBCAN, as negotiations with Canada have stalled since 2007?

Accepted Answer

Jamaica

Question 10

In April 2026, Haiti and the Dominican Republic reopened their shared airspace after a closure ordered in 2024. What was the primary reason for the initial closure?

Accepted Answer

Escalating violence in Haiti and the expansion of territorial control by criminal gangs

Latin America & Caribbean Diplomacy: Border Tensions, Trade Deals, and Crypto Shifts

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