Latin America
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President Donald Trump’s approach to US security policy in Latin America has flailed during his first year in office, with his administration alienating key international allies, backing flawed anti-crime strategies throughout the region, and pursuing counterproductive domestic policies… This piece was co-authored with Tristan Clavel. Read it in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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In our December 7 Facebook Live session, independent journalist Sarah Kinosian spoke with Senior Editor Mike LaSusa about the ongoing election crisis in Honduras and its likely impacts on crime and security… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime. Watch the full video below:
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Authorities in Guatemala have accused several prison guards of conspiring with alleged gang members to murder a prison director, a reminder of how widespread corruption in the penitentiary system fuels violence and criminal control… This piece was co-authored with Parker Asmann. Read it in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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An international operation led to the disruption of an alleged trafficking network that authorities say managed drug flights from Paraguay to other South American countries, underscoring continuing difficulties in combating aerial trafficking… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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