Explainer: Armed Groups in Venezuela
From civilian gangs to military intelligence police, Venezuelans are surrounded by myriad groups that could detain or use lethal force against them.
Security & Defense
A Prestigious Award for Chile Is a Headache for Piñera
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Emilie Sweigart
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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Ryan Berg, Andrés Martínez-Fernandez
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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Robert Muggah, Spencer Chainey, Renata Avelar Giannini
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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Benjamin Russell
Mexico’s president is relying heavily on the armed forces to stop crime and violence, but his approach could backfire.
Video: Nicaragua's Human Rights Crisis - The GIEI Investigation
GIEI experts Amerigo Incalcaterra, Claudia Paz y Paz, and Pablo Parenti present their findings on Nicaragua's deadly protests of 2018.
In Mexico and Brazil, Mano Dura Gains Ground Left and Right
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Adriana Abdenur
A common denominator unites Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
