The hemisphere's high pretrial detention rates have lasting effects on those in jail, their families and their communities—and many of them are innocent.
A new study by AS/COA on violence reduction in Central America suggests a public-private partnership can ensure a permanent drop in homicide rates particularly in El Salvador.
AS/COA will host Alejandro Eder, director of the Colombian Agency for Reintegration (ACR) at a public presentation on Colombia's peacebuilding experience and reintegration process.
The organization meets in Chile from January 26-28, when Latin Americans leaders will meet with their European counterparts and consider an arms regulation proposal from Colombia’s president.
In an article for PODER, AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth explores the illegal flow of guns from the United States to Mexico in the context of Washington's current gun control debate.
AS/COA’s Carin Zissis discusses Mexico’s gun policies as well as the effects of U.S. gun laws on Mexico.
AS/COA's Jason Marczak points to El Salvador's successful gang truce as a reference for violence reduction in Guatemala and Honduras.