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.
Category: Militarization
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.
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.
Jamaica Responds to Rising Violence With Security Crackdown
Jamaica’s aggressive urban security operations may be counterproductive to the fight against organized crime.
Domestic Military Deployments Could Lead to Corruption, Politicization: Brazil Army Chief
The commander of Brazil’s army has expressed concerns over the potential for corruption and politicization of the military as it is deployed for anti-crime efforts.
Winner of Honduras’ Election Will Likely Be ‘Iron Fist’ Security
Honduras’ controversial election remains in limbo, but the results not so much.
Brazil Lacks Coherent Plan to Deal With ‘National Emergency’ of Insecurity
Brazil’s president has described a deepening, nationwide crisis of insecurity as a “national emergency.” But contrary to official rhetoric, the government does not appear to have a coherent plan to address the main drivers of violence and crime.
Rio de Janeiro Crime Map Could Help Target ‘Hot Spots’
Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have mapped out areas of Brazil’s second-biggest city that are under the control of criminalContinue Reading
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El Salvador’s Violence: Still No Easy Way Out
by Sarah Kinosian, Angelika Albaladejo and Lisa Haugaard on September 15, 2016 The Center for International Policy (CIP) and the Latin America WorkingContinue Reading
Photographs from the Berta Cáceres Vigil & March in DC
A vigil and march in honor of Berta Cáceres, the beloved and globally recognized Honduran indigenous and environmental rights activistContinue Reading
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