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United Kingdom targets Albanian organised crime

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ALBANIA

The UK action -- which follows similar US sanctions -- comes amid continuing concern in Western countries about the malign influence of Albanian criminal groups both at home and…

Security struggles will exacerbate violence in Mexico

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MEXICO

Although this scenario had already been contemplated in the official decree that established the GN in 2019, the new terms for military deployments are notably different.

South African corporate governance faces key reckoning

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SOUTH AFRICA

South African corporate governance.

Environmental crime could have corporate implications

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INTERNATIONAL

International Criminal Court jurisdiction over environmental crimes.

Military force will exacerbate violence in El Salvador

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EL SALVADOR

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…

Mexico security may deteriorate further in 2017

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MEXICO

Crime trends in Mexico.

South Africa army deployment will not end gang threat

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SOUTH AFRICA

A week earlier, troops from the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) arrived in the Western Cape province for an initial three-month deployment to help quell gang violence…

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.

Hurricane fallout to compound Central America poverty

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama were also affected, as were the Colombian islands of San Andres and Providencia, the latter reporting damage to 98% of its infrastructure. The crisis…

Latin American education failings weigh on progress

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin American education.