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Latin America violence to rise despite murder rate dip

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin American murder rates are down but political upheaval and social tensions raise violence risks in 2019

Insecurity will barely affect Mexico's FDI potential

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MEXICO

As insecurity and FDI continue to fluctuate, peace levels are not an accurate barometer for investment

Global discourse on terrorism needs revision

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INT

Terrorism disproportionately affects Middle Eastern, Asian and African states

Popularity will perpetuate El Salvador gang crackdown

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EL SALVADOR

The president is hailing dramatically reduced homicide rates, but peace is coming at a heavy cost

Reprisals fuel central Mali violence

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MALI

Violence in central Mali has taken the form of reprisal attacks primarily between ethnic Fulani and Dogon communities

Latin American LGBT rights expand but face pushback

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LATIN AMERICA

Although equality laws are advancing in the region, progress is limited and violence still widespread

Myanmar Rohingya crisis will cause global controversy

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MYANMAR

A flare-up of violence in Myanmar has triggered mass refugee flows and sparked regional and global concern

Latin America violence carries economic cost

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LATIN AMERICA

The region has only 9% of the world’s population, but accounts for around one-third of murders

Anti-migrant violence in South Africa will increase

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa has seen a rise in explicitly anti-migrant rhetoric from a number of political parties and social movements

Insecurity will hamper Ramaphosa’s state overhaul

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SOUTH AFRICA

Recent data show a spike in ‘contact’ crimes, while anger over gender-based violence is growing