Focusing on the cities, neighborhoods – even streets – where crime recurs doesn't just displace violence. A special report from the Igarapé Institute.
Targeting “Hot Spots” Could Drastically Reduce Latin America’s Murder Rate
/
Robert Muggah, Katherine Aguirre, Spencer Chainey
Three Top Challenges for Brazil’s Next Foreign Minister
/
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
/
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.
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.