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Journalist killings threaten Mexican democracy

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MEXICO

Constraints on press freedom.

Rio police killings will fuel polarisation in Brazil

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BRAZIL

That increase has sparked concerns that the state government is further militarising the fight against organised crime at the expense of the human rights of favela (slum…

Drugs gangs will pose increasing Chile security risks

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CHILE

This affects particularly northern Chile and Santiago. It is reflected in an increase in violent crime and, in some places dominated by the cartels, a loss of state control.

Drug trafficking will worsen insecurity in Costa Rica

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COSTA RICA

Security officials blame the spike in violence on the influence of drug trafficking organisations (DTOs), which have long transited the country but which increasingly are vying to…

Drugs and crime gain new priority in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Drug trafficking and security concerns.

Cartes faces unprecedented crime pressures in Paraguay

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PARAGUAY

On January 26, Giuzzio, announced that, in response to a November request for information from the Panamanian authorities, he had presented a 30-page deposition to anti-money…

Economic outlook remains weak in Jamaica and Trinidad

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JAMAICA/TRINIDAD

Inflation and interest rates are up, although unemployment and poverty levels remain relatively low. More generally, both countries are being challenged by rising rates of violent…

Election will delay Mexican anti-fuel-theft efforts

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MEXICO

Fuel theft

Border will strain US-Mexican ties as elections near

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US/MEXICO

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, followed discussion of the same issues by numerous government officials at the bilateral…

Prospects for Central America in 2020

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PROSPECTS 2020

Prospects for Central America in 2020.