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1 – 10 of 11Security 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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285078
ISSN: 2633-304X
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He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285446
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ECUADOR: Arms deal collapse will not hit US support
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES285355
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ECUADOR: Army will not solve criminality long-term
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284542
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COLOMBIA: New data will reinforce Petro’s drug stance
Violent crime has increased dramatically across Ecuador in recent years as street gangs and drug cartels have strengthened, especially in the coastal region. The Guayaquil attack…
Washington is increasing pressure on President Nicolas Maduro at a time of heightened vulnerability for both the Venezuelan government and people. It is a risky strategy on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB251854
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Military pressures.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250837
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Venezuela’s economic adjustment, announced on August 17 by President Nicolas Maduro, has met with international scepticism. There is little confidence that the redenomination of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238014
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The government is determined to prevent a repeat performance, even at the cost of creating new tensions with the military hierarchy. It seeks to establish a narrative that…