Gun Violence Archives - Americas Quarterly

Latin America’s Deadliest Threat Is Made in the U.S.

The region’s organized crime groups source much of their arsenal from the U.S., two experts write.

The Mexican army destroys guns as part of attempts to stop increasing gun flows to Mexico and Latin America.

Behind a Rise in Latin America’s Violent Crime, A Deadly Flow of Illegal Guns

Weapons diverted from the U.S. and from militaries are plaguing the region. Governments can do more to combat the phenomenon.

The Self-Defeating Politics Behind Bolsonaro’s Pro-Gun Agenda

Brazil’s president tries to please his base ahead of the 2022 election – to their likely detriment.

Latin America Could Cut Its Murder Rate By 50 Percent. Here’s How.

Many deaths are unavoidable. Natural disasters and incurable illnesses can claim lives suddenly, without warning. But there is one untimely death that can be avoided – homicide. It is time for Latin America and the Caribbean to set a bold goal to bring down the murder rate. The region is one of the world’s deadliest. It is home … Read more