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De la Epriella promised a “shock wave” against criminal groups: but violence has only risen
Aggressive rhetoric and social media videos have proven to be a poor way to combat crime in Colombia
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Joshua Collins
Firme por la Amazonía?
How Colombia’s would-be strongman could help Lula save the rain forest: if he chooses
Nov 8
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Nicolás Zuluaga
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How Venezuela bombing the ELN could radically change the borderlands
A conversation with ACLED about what this means for a region long plagued by conflict
Nov 6
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Machado’s return to Venezuela thrills supporters; and rankles Washington
The opposition leader arrives to Caracas after crossing Colombia’s land border
Oct 26
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Joshua Collins
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Democratic Backsliding in Ecuador
Daniel Noboa is using the power of the presidency to prosecute political enemies, journalists, and anyone else who resists his policies
Oct 23
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Joshua Collins
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Bernardo Gortaire Morejón
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Gentrification Spurs Cocaine Surge in Medellín
Sep 9, 2023
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Joshua Collins
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On Machismo, Misogyny, and Murder in Mexico
Mar 8, 2025
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Daniela.
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The Rubio and Trump story over Venezuelan boat bombing is full of holes — and fabrications
Sep 7, 2025
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Joshua Collins
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Ecuador goes to "War" against crime, but will it work?
Jan 17, 2024
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Joshua Collins
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Ecuador just experienced the deadliest 6 months in the country’s history
The rise in violence shows a clear failure of Naboa’s “iron fist” crackdowns
Oct 20
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Joshua Collins
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As Protests ramp up in Colombia, De la Espriella cracks down
Aggressive security reforms and new “anti-terrorism” laws are headed for a showdown with mass demonstrations
Oct 15
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Joshua Collins
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Adriaan Alsema
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A new “anti-terrorism” bill in Colombia would grant broad powers to police
The proposed bill arrives ahead of a planned national strike in November. Activists say it is a direct attack on social organizing and dissent
Oct 10
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Joshua Collins
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How Flávio Bolsonaro, the candidate of Rio's mob, plans to fight crime
The candidate has made security a key factor of elections, but his claims on the campaign don’t square with facts on the ground
Oct 6
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Joshua Collins
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Mini-Bolsonaro likely heads into 2nd round of Brazilian elections as front runner
Quick count shows Flavio outperforms polls for lead over Lula
Oct 4
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Joshua Collins
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Three months after 7.5M earthquake struck Colombia, “reconstruction hasn’t begun”
First Lady Ana Lucia Pineda, refuses to comply with court order on transparency of funds
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Adriaan Alsema
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With 5 security forces now on the ground in Haiti, who answers if something goes wrong?
Experts suggest the opaque coordination may be intentional if El Salvador does El Salvador
Nov 7
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Joshua Collins
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The Big Stories in LATAM
The plot thickens in Salvadoran troop deployment to Haiti. And is Venezuela really bombing the ELN? That would represent a huge change in internal…
Nov 2
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Joshua Collins
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El Salvador deploys 2,000 troops to Haiti as interim government cancels elections, again
Bukele promises to “destroy” gangs if medical personnel are not found
Oct 30
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Joshua Collins
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Lula projected winner in Brazilian quick-count
Elections were plagued with irregularities and are almost certain to be challenged by the Bolsonaro campaign
Oct 26
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Joshua Collins
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