US Agencies Secure Radioactive Material in Guatemala

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Published: 2026-08-27
Category: us
Source: National Nuclear Security Administration
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The National Nuclear Security Administration and the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency successfully removed a high-risk radioactive cobalt-60 source from a facility in Guatemala. This operation, completed on August 27, 2026, aims to enhance global radiological security and prevent materials that could be used in a "dirty bomb" from being misused, aligning with counterterrorism strategies.

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