Protesters in Ecuador and Chile resort to violence in order to be heard
October was a volatile month for Latin America. After grievances over social inequality reached a tipping…
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Insufficient protection measures leave Colombia’s candidates vulnerable
Despite the efforts of the National Protection Unit to provide bodyguards and protection to public figures…
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Chilean president declares state of emergency and imposes curfews over violent protests
Protests have erupted over the last two weeks in Santiago de Chile, triggered by a rise in metro prices…
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Voters in Uruguay dissatisfied with political status quo
As the first South American country to legalize abortion, marijuana, and same-sex marriage, Uruguay…
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In photos: Medellín marches for the lives of social leaders
On Friday, July 26, thousands of people took to the streets across Colombia and in cities worldwide…
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Protests in Honduras continue amid calls for president’s resignation
Hondurans have been protesting for over two months. In mid-June, the government deployed the army and…
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Why are inmates still dying in Brazil’s violent prisons?
Brazil exercises a hard-line approach to petty crime and violence. Because of the country’s pre-trial…
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When “mano dura” policing is not the only option
Policing strategies and security initiatives have developed massively in the last few decades. New technology…
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