Organized crime has in recent years begun to affect formerly calm countries like Chile and Ecuador, while remaining strong in places such as Mexico and Brazil. In this episode, an analysis of recent crime trends in the region. We’ll also assess how governments have been responding—some choose to disengage altogether, while others toughen their approach. Our guest is Jeremy McDermott, one of the founders of InSight Crime, a think tank and publication that produces in-depth reports and analysis on international crime in Latin America.
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Guests:
Jeremy McDermott is co-director and co-founder of InSight Crime
Host:
Brian Winter is the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly
If you would like to know more:
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Why Drug Cartels Are Expanding to Asia by Carolina Sampó and Valeska Troncoso
AQ Podcast: How Organized Crime Is Changing In Latin America
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