Violence Against Women Is at the Center of Mexico’s Security Crisis
A recent mob attack underscores the need to recognize the gendered dimensions of violence in a critical election year.
Despite Record-Low Murder Rates, Brazilians Feel Less Safe
Homicide rates have fallen steadily in recent years, but over a third of Brazil’s public believe that violence has increased since Lula took office.
AQ Podcast | The Shifting Sands of Organized Crime in Latin America
An overview of how homicide and other crimes are evolving in the region
Ecuador’s War on Drug Gangs: A Mixed Picture So Far
President Noboa has deployed more than 30,000 soldiers and policemen to contain the chaos. While homicides have fallen, kidnappings and extortion remain high.
Why Drug Cartels Are Expanding to Asia
As cocaine flows to remoter markets, transnational illicit traffic poses a global risk.
Ecuador Actually Has a Chance
… but the Noboa government will need more money, from allies at home and in Washington, to fight organized crime.
The Toxic Politics Around Drugs in Latin America
Neither legalization, nor a Bukele-style crackdown, look like politically viable alternatives to the war on drugs in most countries.
Quiet Quitting the War on Drugs
Several Latin American governments seem to be backing off anti-drug efforts, though some avoid explicitly saying so.
Ecuador’s Crisis: A Long Road Ahead
An early consensus has empowered President Noboa, but the consequences of a long conflict are unpredictable.
The Real Impact of Maduro’s Guyana Referendum
Maduro is less interested in Essequibo than in diverting attention from Venezuela’s economic crisis.
Lula’s Security Policy is Rehashing Old Ideas
Brazil’s president is turning to the military to fight crime, a strategy that brings its own risks.
Chiapas Fears Organized Crime, and Military Intervention
Ascendant cartel power on the Mexico-Guatemala border is alarming Indigenous communities, but so is the prospect of militarization.
U.S.-Style Gun Politics Are Spreading in Latin America
As crime levels rise, pro-gun positions are gaining strength in conservative movements across the region, worrying security experts.
Caribbean Murder Rates Are Spiraling As Illegal Guns Flood In
Will demands for U.S. action help slow gunrunning to a region where the homicide rate is triple the global average?
AQ Podcast: Why Latin America Is So Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
An expert on cybersecurity gives an overview of the problem — and offers potential solutions
