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Latin America violence to rise despite murder rate dip

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LATIN AMERICA

Latin American murder rates are down but political upheaval and social tensions raise violence risks in 2019

Peace failings to prolong conflict in rural Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Four years on from the signing of the FARC peace agreement, implementation is lagging and violence remains commonplace

Peace in Colombia is far from secured

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COLOMBIA

The 2016 peace deal between the government and the FARC was a major achievement, but armed conflict is by no means over

Prospect of a ‘pax narco’ could swing Mexican election

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MEXICO

After more than a decade of militarised policing and heavy security spending, Mexico is no more secure

Forced coca eradication will not stem cocaine output

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LATIN AMERICA

Colombia’s president this week warned the UN of the dangers of coca production, but eradication efforts look ineffective

Colombia’s new drug strategy faces major challenges

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COLOMBIA

As the president looks to garner support for a new drug strategy, UN data show coca and cocaine output are up again