Winner of Honduras’ Election Will Likely Be ‘Iron Fist’ Security
Honduras’ controversial election remains in limbo, but the results not so much.
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Could Upcoming Honduras Election Set Back Police Reform Progress?
An upcoming election in Honduras has called into question the future of a reform commission that has taken important steps toward cleaning up the country’s police force.
Peru Defamation Lawsuits Are Chilling Coverage of Crime and Corruption
Several Peruvian news outlets are facing a slew of lawsuits that highlight how Peru’s harsh penalties against defamation are creating a chilling effect on media coverage of organized crime and corruption.
Mexico Still Struggling to Combat Money Laundering: Reports
Several recent government reports show that Mexico continues to struggle with combating money laundering, a longstanding problem exacerbated by a lack of political will and an overemphasis on militarized responses to crime.
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Street Artists Challenge Sexism with Spray Paint in Colombia’s Cities
Female street artists in Colombia are using the once male-dominated art form to challenge preconceptions about gender and race, and combat violence against women.
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.
US groups pour millions into anti-abortion campaign in Latin America and Caribbean
Guardian investigation reveals US anti-choice groups using sophisticated methods to combat potential easing of draconian abortion laws in the region
Is Colombia Underestimating the Scale of FARC Dissidence?
Colombian officials say only a small fraction of former FARC fighters have deserted the peace process to return to a life of crime. But InSight Crime field research shows they may be underestimating the problem.
Venezuela Prison Shootout With Police Shows Criminal Control
A recent series of shootouts with police near one of Venezuela’s most infamous prisons is a reminder of the control wielded by criminal groups from within penitentiaries and beyond, and the government’s lack of control over them.
Brazil Corruption Probe Ensnares Rio Olympics Chief
The head of Brazil’s Olympics committee has been detained for his alleged role in a bribery scheme to win the bid for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, a scandal that illustrates the multilayered nature of systematized graft in Brazil.
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