Angelika Albaladejo

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Guatemala’s corruption should be at the top of Trump’s agenda

If the Trump administration and the US Congress truly want to address gang violence and reduce the number of Central American migrants turning to the United States as a safe haven, ending corruption should be at the top of their agenda.

How Medellín’s Most Crime-Ridden Area Became a Top Tourist Destination

Abortion Featured Gender Human Rights Organized Crime Reproductive Rights Venezuela Violence Against Women Writing

Contraceptive shortages mean Venezuela’s people face a sexual health emergency

Colombia Featured Femicide Graffiti Human Rights Photography Violence Against Women Writing

Street Artists Challenge Sexism with Spray Paint in Colombia’s Cities

Abortion Colombia El Salvador Featured Gender Human Rights Reproductive Rights Writing

US groups pour millions into anti-abortion campaign in Latin America and Caribbean

Brazil Central America Colombia Conflict El Salvador Featured Photography Writing

Can Hip Hop Help Stop Gang Violence in Latin America?

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by Angelika Albaladejo August 9, 2018 0

Central America Corruption Featured Guatemala Immigration Impunity Writing

Guatemala’s corruption should be at the top of Trump’s agenda

by Angelika Albaladejo July 12, 2018 0

Central America Honduras Organized Crime Security Writing

Is Honduras Losing the Fight Against Aerial Drug Trafficking?

Honduras authorities’ long-running strategy of seizing planes and demolishing landing strips has done little to identify suspects, routes and suppliers, allowing the so-called “narco flights” to continue.

by Angelika Albaladejo July 4, 2018 0

Criminal Justice Organized Crime Uruguay Writing

Uruguay Proposes Restructuring Prison System to Focus on Rehabilitation

Uruguay President Tabaré Vázquez has introduced legislation aimed at refocusing the country’s penitentiary system on rehabilitating inmates.

by Angelika Albaladejo June 28, 2018 0

Organized Crime Venezuela Violence Against Women Writing

Transnational Sex Trafficking Rings Cash In on Venezuela Crisis

Authorities in Spain and Venezuela have arrested members of two different transnational networks sexually exploiting women and girls fleeing the South American country’s political and economic crises.

by Angelika Albaladejo June 5, 2018 0

Brazil Organized Crime Writing

PCC Files Document Gang’s Explosive Growth in Brazil and Beyond

The discovery of the PCC files could aid authorities in developing an updated picture of the rapidly expanding crime group’s structure and finances.

by Angelika Albaladejo June 1, 2018 0

Central America Corruption Honduras Impunity Organized Crime Writing

Honduras Court Ruling Could Undermine Anti-Graft Body

The ruling gives the public appearance of protecting Honduras’ anti-graft body, but in reality, it threatens to weaken its power to move cases forward.

by Angelika Albaladejo May 31, 2018 0

Central America Corruption Honduras Impunity Organized Crime Writing

Honduras’ Congress Mounts Legal Attack Against Anti-Graft Body

The potential dismantling or weakening of Honduras’ anti-graft body could cast a dark cloud over the future of the fight against corruption.

by Angelika Albaladejo May 25, 2018 0

Colombia FARC Organized Crime Writing

Former FARC Combatant Killings Could Fuel More Dissidency

New official estimates of the number of former guerrillas murdered since peace accord implementation began highlight government’s inability to address killings.

by Angelika Albaladejo May 24, 2018 0

Central America El Salvador Immigration Organized Crime Writing

Trump Doubles Down on Inaccurate Link Between MS13, Immigration

Trump’s continuing conflation of MS13 activity and immigration to the United States is painting an inaccurate picture of the gang, leading to ineffective and damaging policies.

by Angelika Albaladejo May 18, 2018 0

Militarization Organized Crime Security Writing

Uruguay Faces Rising Public Pressure to Militarize Fight Against Crime

If Uruguay caves to demands for an iron fist security approach, it could hamper long-term efforts that have made the country one of the safest in Latin America.

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Angelika Albaladejo is an independent multimedia journalist covering social justice and security in the Americas. She is currently based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Read more.

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