Weekly Chart: Where Does Latin America Stand on Marijuana Legalization?
As Uruguay prepares to sell the drug in local pharmacies, here’s where the rest of the region stands.
Security & Defense
LatAm in Focus: What's Happening with Colombia's FARC Peace Process?
Listen: Virginia Bouvier of the U.S. Institute of Peace talks about how everything from elections to the weather is affecting Colombia’s landmark deal with the guerrillas.
LatAm in Focus: What's Happening with Colombia's FARC Peace Process?
Listen: Virginia Bouvier of the U.S. Institute of Peace talks about how everything...
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.
