political violence

Political Killings in Rio Raise Fears of Crime Infested Elections

The head of Brazil‘s federal election commission has warned that criminal groups are attempting to influence local politics in the country’s second largest city through a combination of financial coercion and outright violence…

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Haiti Political Instability Complicates Efforts to Confront Crime

A new report published by the United Nations illustrates the challenges of confronting ongoing crime and violence inĀ Haiti, problems that are likely to be compounded by recent political instability…

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