Angelika Albaladejo

by Angelika Albaladejo May 31, 2018 0

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.

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.

by Angelika Albaladejo May 4, 2018 0

Colombia Militarization Organized Crime Police Security Writing

As Medellín Violence Spikes, Security Force Response Raises Concerns

Authorities in Colombia are responding to a recent wave of violence in Medellín with a heavy hand, but the factors fueling the clashes remain unclear and the security strategy may be exacerbating tensions.

by Angelika Albaladejo April 25, 2018 0

Militarization Organized Crime Security Writing

Jamaica Brings Back Security Force Occupation as Violence Rises

Security forces in Jamaica are being sent back into a neighborhood where the recent withdrawal of a joint military-police occupation led to a spike in murders.

by Angelika Albaladejo April 18, 2018 1

Brazil Corruption Organized Crime Security Writing

Spate of Murders in Brazil Shines Spotlight on Militia Phenomenon

A recent string of militia-linked murders in Brazil is sparking increased public discussion about the widespread presence and power of these criminal groups.