Weekly Chart: The Costs of Crime in Latin America
Crime and violence cost the region some $261 billion annually, or more than 3.5 percent of GDP.
Security & Defense
A Familiar Pattern of Violence Could Threaten Colombia’s Peace Process
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Joe Parkin Daniels
At least 20 activists and rural community leaders have been murdered since Colombia’s peace bill was signed.
Explainer: Venezuela's Oil and Military Ties with China and Russia
From crude to AK-47s, we map out Caracas’ bonds with Beijing and Moscow.
LatAm in Focus: La salida a la crisis de Venezuela, según un exmilitar
El general retirado Antonio Rivero dice que Venezuela necesita “una acción política de fuerza”, pero sin violencia, para salir de la crisis actual.
LatAm in Focus: La salida a la crisis de Venezuela, según un exmilitar
El general retirado Antonio Rivero dice que Venezuela necesita “una acción política de fuerza”, pero sin violencia, para salir de la crisis actual.
Colombia Update: Uphill Battle Awaits New Peace Deal
The Colombian Congress approved a second peace agreement with the FARC, but Álvaro Uribe and other opposition leaders vow to take the fight against its implementation to the streets.
How Foreign Policy Can Help Address Brazil’s Violence Epidemic
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Oliver Stuenkel
Promoting gun control measures in international fora could put pressure on domestic actors to catch up.
