AQ Podcast: Petro’s Race to Lose in Colombia?
The former Bogotá mayor’s path to the presidency may not be as clear as it looks, says a leading Colombian analyst.
AMLO’s Risky Strategy: Put Mexico’s Military Everywhere
Long-term deployment and an ever-expanding mandate may harm the reputation of Mexico’s most trusted institution.
AQ Podcast: Gabriel Boric Gets to Work in Chile
Just days after his inauguration, the 36-year-old former student leader faces a challenging political and economic landscape.
Book Review: Understanding Mexico’s Security Conundrum
Agustin Maciel-Padilla’s new book looks beyond the simple narratives about the country’s violence.
El creciente protagonismo de las mujeres en los ejércitos del hemisferio
Las mujeres son clave para reforzar la seguridad de todos.
The Rising Role of Women in the Hemisphere’s Militaries
Women are key to making security stronger for everyone.
The Urgent Need to Reform Colombia’s Security Policies
Another mass killing shows the need for a greater civilian role in policing.
The Wheels of Justice in Mexico Are Failing. What Can Be Done?
A recent clash between local and federal prosecutors points to flaws in the justice system. Smart reforms could make a big impact.
Three Measures Brazil Should Take to Face Organized Crime
The anti-crime package in Congress now may not be enough to fight transnational gangs.
In Mexico and Brazil, Mano Dura Gains Ground Left and Right
A common denominator unites Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro and Mexico’s Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Why AMLO’s Security Plan Is Just More of the Same
Without independent players, corruption and crime will continue to plague Mexico.
Wanted: A (Sane) Brazilian President Who Can Stop the Violence
Ler em português RIO DE JANEIRO – The most vital Twitter feed here these days is called Onde Tem Tiroteio, or “Where There Is a Shootout.” One recent afternoon, in a span of just a few hours, it sent these alerts to its 36,000 followers: “Shots heard in Botafogo, near Santa Marta and Cobal. Attention … Read more
Cómo es vivir en la ciudad más violenta de Venezuela – y del mundo
Read in English La capital venezolana ya es la ciudad más peligrosa del mundo; incluso peor para miembros del ayuntamiento como Jesús Armas. A los veinte y nueve años, Armas, quien fue elegido por primera vez en diciembre 2013, ha sido testigo del crecimiento de la tasa de asesinatos a 120 homicidios por 100.000 personas … Read more
Anger Management and Gun Control? New Ways to Reduce Violence in Latin America
Reducing violence is not about controlling violent neighborhoods or even about controlling violent people. It is about inducing people to control themselves. That’s it. The best policing comes when no police are required. The question is how to achieve this in Latin America, the most violent region in the world and home to countries like … Read more
The Real Reason Behind Rising Violence in Mexico City
Until recently, Mexico City was considered an oasis in a country beset by skyrocketing violence. Even though one in two Mexican adults said they stopped going out at night for fear of being mugged or worse and one fourth of all adult Mexicans were victimized in 2014, the capital was largely exempt. In posh neighborhoods like … Read more
