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1 – 10 of 13He 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
ISSN: 2633-304X
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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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ECUADOR: Crises offer Noboa political opportunities
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284509
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The army now has a central role in combating crime groups, 22 of which have been categorised as terrorist organisations. The move has been widely welcomed, but militarisation…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284671
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A spate of deadly prison uprisings has accompanied a more general rise in crime, especially in the coastal region, which has seen homicides soar. Lasso's emergency measure, which…
MEXICO: Teacher protests will drag on
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES212072
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The government is nevertheless shaken. Protests were triggered by severe economic hardship, and reflect a loss of public confidence that the government can improve matters. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262895
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COLOMBIA: Discontent around fiscal reform will simmer
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES262957
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Drug trafficking and security concerns.
Prospects for Colombia to end-2021.