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LatAm in Focus: What's Happening with Colombia's FARC Peace Process?
Targeting “Hot Spots” Could Drastically Reduce Latin America’s Murder Rate
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Robert Muggah, Katherine Aguirre, Spencer Chainey
Focusing on the cities, neighborhoods – even streets – where crime recurs doesn't just displace violence. A special report from the Igarapé Institute.
Three Top Challenges for Brazil’s Next Foreign Minister
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Oliver Stuenkel
With just 18 months left in President Michel Temer’s term, Brazil’s next foreign minister will face an uphill battle.
Weekly Chart: The Costs of Crime in Latin America
Crime and violence cost the region some $261 billion annually, or more than 3.5 percent of GDP.
A Familiar Pattern of Violence Could Threaten Colombia’s Peace Process
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Joe Parkin Daniels
At least 20 activists and rural community leaders have been murdered since Colombia’s peace bill was signed.
Explainer: Venezuela's Oil and Military Ties with China and Russia
From crude to AK-47s, we map out Caracas’ bonds with Beijing and Moscow.
LatAm in Focus: La salida a la crisis de Venezuela, según un exmilitar
El general retirado Antonio Rivero dice que Venezuela necesita “una acción política de fuerza”, pero sin violencia, para salir de la crisis actual.