Colombia Is Finally Turning the Corner on Its Coca Problem
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Manual eradication and seizures are helping reverse a years-long increase in coca cultivation.
Security & Defense
A Prestigious Award for Chile Is a Headache for Piñera
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The Goldman Prize was just awarded to Alberto Curamil, a jailed Chilean environmental activist, shining a spotlight on Chile’s policies in the Araucanía.
Three Measures Brazil Should Take to Face Organized Crime
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The anti-crime package in Congress now may not be enough to fight transnational gangs.
Reducing Homicide in Brazil: Insights Into What Works
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Amid startling levels of violence, Brazilian state and municipal governments can be a source for innovative solutions.
AMLO’s Risky Bet on the Military
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Mexico’s president is relying heavily on the armed forces to stop crime and violence, but his approach could backfire.
In Mexico and Brazil, Mano Dura Gains Ground Left and Right
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A common denominator unites Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Why AMLO’s Security Plan Is Just More of the Same
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Without independent players, corruption and crime will continue to plague Mexico.
Argentina, Chile and the Antarctic Treaty That Eased Cold War Tensions
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Latin American nations helped preserve Antarctica for peaceful purposes, a story still relevant today.
AMLO Update: How His National Guard Plan Will Test His Strength in Congress
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Congress took an important step toward approving AMLO’s controversial national guard proposal, but obstacles remain.
How an Activist Got São Paulo to Care about Cyclists
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Cycling activist Aline Cavalcante is confronting the supremacy of cars in Brazil’s largest city.
A Gang Member’s Quest for Peace, and Urban Renewal, in Cali
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A young man from Cali, Colombia, goes from gang member to community leader and peacemaker.
ENOUGH! Latin America’s Murder Epidemic Needs Urgent, Democratic Solutions
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The region accounts for 8 percent of the world’s population, but a third of its homicides. A new issue of AQ showcases inspiring people working to change that.
EVENT: How to Reduce Homicide in Mexico – Lessons from around Latin America
After a record 29,000 murders in 2017, President-elect Andrés Manuel López Obrador has a historic opportunity to reduce violence in Mexico when he takes office in December. How best to do it? Experiences elsewhere in Latin America show progress is possible, and that the private sector and civil society must also play a role. Join Americas … Read more
These Mexican Business Leaders Asked for Higher Taxes to Fight Crime. Did It Work?
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A small but meaningful initiative in Mexico shows how the private sector can help address crime.
Call Now to Save Your Life: A Colombian Experiment in Homicide Prevention
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An innovative new program identifies potential murder victims — and whisks them away before it’s too late.
