Americas Quarterly
How Transnational Crime Is Mutating in the Age of COVID-19 in Latin America
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José Miguel Cruz, Brian Fonseca
An overview of the region's challenges, and what governments can do about them
Criminal Organizations Often Control Territory
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Emilie Sweigart, Leonie Rauls
A few examples of areas in Latin America that governments don’t reach. This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on transnational organized crime. Organized crime and paramilitary groups effectively control large areas in Latin America, taking advantage of governments’ insufficient resources, geographic difficulties or lax policies. Their territory often shifts. But in places where the ... <a title="Criminal Organizations Often Control Territory" class="read-more" href="https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/criminal-organizations-often-…; aria-label="More on Criminal Organizations Often Control Territory">Read more</a>
School’s Out in Most of Latin America. Gangs Are Thrilled.
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John Otis
With 97% of Latin American kids out of class, some criminal groups see a bonanza in recruitment.
Novo na AQ: Quem saiu ganhando nesta pandemia? O crime organizado.
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AQ Online
A COVID-19 tem sido ótima para o crime organizado. Um aumento da coordenação internacional poderia aliviar pelo menos parte dos danos.
Una amenaza que no puede ser abordada por separado
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Andrew J. Tiongson
Combatir al crimen organizado requiere de la cooperación entre los países del hemisferio.
7 Big Players in Transnational Crime in Latin America
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AQ Online
The region's criminal groups are increasingly sophisticated. AQ profiles some of the most visible in its new issue.
