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Americas Quarterly
Syrian Refugees in Uruguay Face an Uncertain Future
February 5, 2016
/ Leonardo Haberkorn

Uruguay's invitation in late 2014 sounded like a dream to the Alshebli family. But it didn’t take long for a series of cultural and financial shocks to leave them feeling defeated.

Uruguay
Americas Quarterly
Why a Mexican Education Program for Syrian Refugees Only Has One Student
February 5, 2016
/ Carin Zissis

How Essa Hassan became the unwitting symbol of Mexico’s efforts — or lack of them — to assist Syrian refugees.

Mexico
Americas Quarterly
5 Ideas to Boost Latin American Refugee Policy
February 5, 2016
/ Stephen Kurczy, Sarah Bons

Experts from across the region recommend ways to improve refugee resettlement.

Colombia
Ecuador
Brazil
Americas Quarterly
The Real Reason Behind Rising Violence in Mexico City
February 4, 2016
/ Robert Muggah, Carlos Vilalta

A new study shows narco-trafficking gangs are only part of the problem.

Mexico
Security & Defense
Americas Quarterly
Russia Is Beating China to Venezuela's Oil Fields
February 4, 2016
/ Thomas W. O'Donnell

The profits, politics and luck behind Russia's growing footprint.

Venezuela
Energy & Commodities
Americas Quarterly
Brazil Is Doing Its Part in the Global Fight Against Zika
February 4, 2016
/ Luiz Alberto Figueiredo Machado

The country has deployed 300,000 health agents to help eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, says Brazil's ambassador to the United States.

Brazil
Americas Quarterly
How a New Breed of Bounty Hunter Is Helping Countries Get Their Money Back
February 3, 2016
/ Stephen Handelman

Inside the corruption-busting (and profitable) world of professional asset recovery.

Central America & Caribbean
Rule of Law & Anti-Corruption
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