Daniel Noboa’s government should prioritize reforms to the justice system.
As President Ali seeks a second term in November’s general elections, the government is handing out cash transfers and free college tuition.
The Venezuelan prison gang was a frequent theme in Donald Trump’s campaign rhetoric on immigration. But its reach in the U.S. is exaggerated.
Security can be improved without compromising rights. Look at Bogotá, São Paulo and Guatemala.
Crime, an energy crisis, and economic stagnation may dim the president’s chances in the February 2025 contest.
International pressure can stop Peru’s Congress from further dismantling the state’s crime-fighting capacities.
Cartels are increasingly moving into legitimate businesses and everyday politics, highlighting the need for a new strategy of confronting them.
