Update: Colombia and the FARC Wrap Up Peace Talks
The negotiations pave the way to ending a 52-year-old internal armed conflict, which claimed almost a quarter of a million lives.
Security & Defense
Police Say Security Guard, Not Robber, Pointed Gun at Ryan Lochte
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Simon Romero
“This incident has caused so much damage to Rio’s brand abroad that I think Brazilians deserve a clear, consistent account of what happened,” says AS/COA’s Brian Winter.
Venezuelans Feel Less Safe at Home Than Syrians
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Franco Ordoñez
The findings of the 2016 Global Law and Order Report shows that “Venezuela has become a society that’s just breaking down,” says AS/COA’s Eric Farnsworth.
What Brazil Can Learn From the Terrorist Threat to the Rio Olympics
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Oliver Stuenkel
The discovery of a Brazilian terrorist cell that allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS provides an opportunity for Brazil to address weaknesses in its counterterrorism framework.
Explainer: The Role of the Venezuelan Military in Politics
In light of recent moves by President Nicolás Maduro, we survey other moments when the military was front and center in Venezuelan political life.
Stop Enabling Latin America's Gun Addiction
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Robert Muggah
The U.S. can change a historic pattern of irresponsible arms sales driving regional violence.
Promote Americas-wide Collaboration on Cybersecurity
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Jane Fraser
Increasing threats from cybercrime in Latin America present the U.S. with an opportunity to show regional leadership.
