How Chávez Broke Venezuela’s Military
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The transformation of the armed forces has direct implications for the country’s crisis— and a possible transition.
Security & Defense
After Chile, It’s Clear Militaries Evolved Less Than We Thought
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A wave of abuses suggests some soldiers never really adapted to democracy.
Why It’s Essential to Have More Women in Latin America’s Militaries
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An interview with a UN peacekeeping veteran who says combat units are far more effective with a strong female presence .
Dentro de los esfuerzos de Macri por reconstruir las fuerzas armadas en Argentina
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El ex presidente trató de sacar a las fuerzas armadas de la sombra de la dictadura. ¿Su sucesor cambiará el camino?
El persistente mito de los militares “no corruptos”
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La noción de que las fuerzas armadas son inherentemente más limpias no sólo es falsa, sino peligrosa para la democracia en América Latina.
Por qué ya no son los 70 para las fuerzas armadas en América Latina
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Están de vuelta. Pero los militares han evolucionado desde sus episodios oscuros del pasado, dicen dos expertos del tema.
NEW AQ: Latin America’s Militaries Are Back. What Does it Mean?
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A special report on the armed forces – why they’re ascendant again, what they really want and what it means for democracies.
It’s Not the 1970s Again for Latin America’s Militaries. Here’s Why.
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They’re back – but militaries have evolved since dark chapters of the past, write two leading specialists.
The Enduring Myth of the “Non-Corrupt” Military
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The false notion that the armed forces are inherently cleaner is dangerous to democracy in Latin America.
Inside Mauricio Macri’s Delicate Campaign to Rebuild Argentina’s Military
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The former president tried to bring the armed forces out of the shadow of the last dictatorship. Will his successor reverse course?
Latin America Risks Becoming the Land of Militarized Democracies
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Countries are empowering generals to deal with critical policy challenges. They are missing the point.
Why Uruguayans Are Also in the Streets
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A massive, peaceful protest in Uruguay reflects institutional strengths, not weaknesses.
Why AMLO’s Security Failures Will Catch Up With Him
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Mexico’s president is still popular, but his security strategy isn’t. That spells trouble for his presidency.
The War at the Colombia-Venezuela Border
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Venezuelans fleeing crisis at home have now become victims of armed conflict in Colombia.
