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Quarantine measures imposed across Central America’s Northern Triangle (Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador) come amid falling trends in violent crime, and speculation that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB253018
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Another body, found on March 15, is believed to be that of a policeman but is yet to be identified. Since early 2015, murder rates have soared, with police officers in particular…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210101
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Deteriorating crime levels in Rio de Janeiro.
The government claims opposition factions linked to Guaido are behind the upsurge of ‘GEDO’ violence (Grupo Estructurado de Delincuencia Organizada, or Structured Organised Crime…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263098
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The outlook for prison reform in Mexico and Central America.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB203029
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President Nayib Bukele is highly popular, having implemented hard-line security policies that have reduced murder rates dramatically. He was re-elected in February by a landslide…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286620
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A successful COVID-19 vaccine rollout allowed for a speedy reopening of Dominican tourism, pleasing business elites, while an anti-corruption agenda has placated a public which…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275126
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This is bad news for the ruling Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front (FMLN), which has been losing support thanks to El Salvador’s weak security situation and widespread…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230250
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Right-wing Giammattei has pledged to introduce far-reaching reforms, focused on boosting economic growth and combating high rates of violent crime. However, legislative weaknesses…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249972
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Crime trends in Mexico.