There is hope for combating illicit trade in 2021, but we have to act together.
Combating organized crime in the Americas requires cooperation among the hemisphere's countries.
Si quieres combatir al crimen organizado, incauta sus ganancias.
An overview of the region's challenges, and what governments can do about them
A few examples of areas in Latin America that governments don’t reach. This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on transnational organized crime. Organized crime and paramilitary groups effectively control large areas in Latin America, taking advantage of governments’ insufficient resources, geographic difficulties or lax policies. Their territory often shifts. But in places where the ... <a title="Criminal Organizations Often Control Territory" class="read-more" href="https://www.americasquarterly.org/article/criminal-organizations-often-…; aria-label="More on Criminal Organizations Often Control Territory">Read more</a>
With 97% of Latin American kids out of class, some criminal groups see a bonanza in recruitment.