Foreign Policy and National Security
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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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In our November 30 Facebook Live session, Senior Investigator Héctor Silva Ávalos spoke with Senior Editor Mike LaSusa about the potential crime and security impacts of a hotly contested election in Honduras… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime. Watch the full video below:
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A recent US congressional hearing on the effectiveness of financially sanctioning criminal organizations illustrated some of the flaws in the practice and also provided suggestions for how to improve it… This piece was co-authored with Parker Asmann. Read it in its entirety at InSight Crime.
Mike LaSusa 