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Violent crime looks likely to worsen in Ecuador

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ECUADOR

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…

Refugee surge creates Belize security fears

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BELIZE

Belize migration and security.

Tourism may grow in Mexico despite rising violence

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MEXICO

Tourist security.

Gender crime ups Mexico and Central America migration

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MEXICO/CENTRAL AMERICA

Gender violence in Mexico and Central America.

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.

Lack of prison reform poses risks in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The outlook for prison reform in Mexico and Central America.

Fragmenting Mexican cartels will focus on mining

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MEXICO

The impact of organised crime on the mining sector.

Earthquake complicates Haiti's long-term challenges

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HAITI

The 7.2-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The disaster comes amid political turmoil, following the assassination of President Jovenel…

Mexico security policy shows mixed results by state

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MEXICO

The government's security policy.

Mexico security may deteriorate further in 2017

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MEXICO

Crime trends in Mexico.