Tragedy in Peru’s Amazon: A Wake-Up Call for America’s Border and Infrastructure Vigilance

In the remote depths of Peru’s Amazon, a devastating tragedy unfolded when two river vessels sank after a sudden landslide struck the port of Iparia in the Ucayali region. At least twelve souls, including children, were lost and nearly sixty remain unaccounted for. The scale of this disaster demands not only mourning but reflection on larger lessons about safety, governance, and regional stability—lessons that America cannot afford to overlook. Why Does a Disaster in the Amazon Matter to America? While thousands of miles separate us from Iparia, what happens across Latin America reverberates directly into our national security and economic...