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AQ Podcast | A New Criminal Landscape in Latin America
July 2, 2026
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InSight Crime's Jeremy McDermott on how criminal groups are adapting and whether the region's new leaders can stop them.

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Getting the China Dimension of USMCA Right
June 29, 2026
/ Antonio Ortiz-Mena

North America would benefit from three decisions that could cement the region’s security and competitiveness for years to come, an expert writes.

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In USMF-IMCO Report, Carin Zissis Reflects on U.S.-Mexico Ties
June 8, 2026
/ Carin Zissis

As the invited author for the Bilateral X-Ray think tank report, the AS/COA VP considers the promise and pitfalls of this World Cup moment. 

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Biofuels’ Boom Meets Brazil’s Criminal Frontier
May 13, 2026
/ Robert Muggah

A series of recent irregularities calls for stricter governance and closer monitoring of a thriving sector, writes an expert.

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What Nicaragua Gains From Russia’s Embrace
May 12, 2026
/ Steven E. Hendrix

A new agreement with Moscow signals that the Ortega-Murillo regime will continue to tighten its grip in Managua, an expert writes.

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LatAm in Focus: The Math Behind Cartel Recruitment in Mexico
April 8, 2026
/ Carin Zissis

El Mencho’s payroll ledger revealed how cartels fill ranks. Mathematician Rafael Prieto-Curiel shows why stemming recruitment is the key to curb violence.

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Brazil’s Gangs in Trump’s Crosshairs
April 1, 2026
/ Robert Muggah

The possible designation of Brazil's PCC and CV as foreign terrorist organizations would carry consequences for banks, companies and politics.

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