In an article for PODER, AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth explores the illegal flow of guns from the United States to Mexico in the context of Washington's current gun control debate.
Security & Defense
Guns, Connecticut, and Mexico
Gun Violence Epidemic in Latin America, Despite Strict Rules in Some Countries
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Andrew O'Reilly
AS/COA’s Carin Zissis discusses Mexico’s gun policies as well as the effects of U.S. gun laws on Mexico.
Good News from Central America: Homicides Fall in Guatemala, El Salvador
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Lauren Villagran
AS/COA's Jason Marczak points to El Salvador's successful gang truce as a reference for violence reduction in Guatemala and Honduras.
As Gun Control Debate Grows, Latinos Largely Favor Reform
Polls show that Hispanics favor stricter gun control laws. Could this voting bloc’s growing clout sway legislators as Congress prepares to debate gun control?
Summary: Security in the Northern Triangle
A December 12 AS/COA panel discussed the role of the private sector in security and violence prevention in Central America’s Northern Triangle.
Central America: A Job Instead of a Gun
The private sector can help improve security in Central America through reinsertion programs and initiatives targeting at-risk youth, AS/COA's Jason Marczak writes for The Miami Herald.