The video presents a ranking of the top military forces in Latin America, based on data from globalfirepower.com. It emphasizes that while Latin American countries tend to avoid war among themselves, they maintain well-equipped and trained armed forces. The ranking includes details about the number of military personnel, air and naval assets, armored vehicles, and military budgets for each country, highlighting their preparedness for combat despite the region's peaceful nature. The top countries mentioned are Guatemala, Bolivia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil, with Brazil being the most powerful due to its large contingent and budget. The video concludes by inviting viewers to discuss the topic respectfully in the comments.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The data presented was obtained from Global Firepower, an international organization that carries out a world ranking of military forces.
2. The ranking is based on factors such as the number of soldiers, warships, combat planes, and helicopters, as well as technological advancement and military budget.
3. Guatemala has a military force of 106,177 personnel, including soldiers, pilots, and artillery vehicle operators.
4. Guatemala has 35 combat air assets, including three Casa 37B Dragonfly aircraft and a Pilatus PC-7.
5. Guatemala has a force of 154 armored vehicles, including 20 war tanks.
6. Guatemala's annual military budget is $210 million.
7. Bolivia has a military force of 81,900 active personnel.
8. Bolivia has 85 military aircraft, including several Karakorum K-8 33 MK3 fighters and a Pilatus PC-7.
9. Bolivia has 275 artillery vehicles and a modest but powerful military arsenal on land.
10. Bolivia's annual military budget is $315 million.
11. Ecuador has a military force of 158,500 well-trained and combat-ready personnel.
12. Ecuador has 122 combat air assets, including 20 home and attack aircraft.
13. Ecuador has around 750 armored combat vehicles and a number of artillery vehicles.
14. Ecuador's annual military budget is $2.4 billion.
15. Venezuela has a military force of 123,000 active personnel.
16. Venezuela has a formidable air force, including 12 modern F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters and 23 Sukoi Su-30MK2.
17. Venezuela has almost 1,600 armored vehicles, including 700 war tanks.
18. Venezuela's annual military budget is $4 billion.
19. Peru has a military force of 370,000 troops.
20. Peru has one of the most robust air forces in Latin America, with 267 military aircraft.
21. Peru has around 1,300 armored vehicles, including 85 heavy tanks.
22. Peru's annual military budget is $2.56 billion.
23. Chile has a military force of approximately 140,000 soldiers.
24. Chile has one of the most modern armed forces in Latin America.
25. Chile has 243 air vehicles, including 36 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters.
26. Chile has a force of 300 war tanks, including 120 Leopard 1 tanks.
27. Chile's annual military budget is $5.48 billion.
28. Colombia has a military force of 511,550 active soldiers.
29. Colombia has a robust air force, including 457 aircraft of various purposes.
30. Colombia has a considerable force of 1,345 light armored vehicles.
31. Colombia's annual military budget is $12.145 billion.
32. Argentina has a military force of 128,000 personnel.
33. Argentina has a robust air force, including 248 aerial war vehicles.
34. Argentina has more than 1,550 armored vehicles, including 231 heavy tanks.
35. Argentina's annual military budget is $4.33 billion.
36. Mexico has a military force of 383,000 personnel.
37. Mexico has a robust air force, including 460 planes and helicopters.
38. Mexico has 1,100 medium and light armored vehicles.
39. Mexico's annual military budget is $7 billion.
40. Brazil has a military force of 1 million 987 thousand troops.
41. Brazil has 697 military aircraft, including 165 Embraer F5 houses and fighter-bombers.
42. Brazil has 470 heavy combat tanks, including Leopard 1 and M 60 Patton tanks.
43. Brazil has 110 combat ships, including 12 frigates, 9 corvettes, and 5 submarines.
44. Brazil's annual military budget is $24.5 billion.
Note: These facts are based on the data presented in the text and may not reflect the current military strength or budget of these countries.