Crime
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ANALYSIS
Ecuador Confronts Crime, Debt, And Jobs As Noboa Seeks Stability
President Daniel Noboa begins a full term facing three problems that keep most Ecuadorians up at night: violent gangs, strained…
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ECONOMY
Crime and Ruin: The Hidden Costs of South American Gold
Gold demand drives an underground economy across South America. Criminal operations besiege communities from Peru's jungles with lost trees to…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Ecuador’s All-Seeing Network Fights Crime with Unblinking Vigilance
In Ecuador’s bustling city of Guayaquil, a sophisticated network of thousands of cameras and cutting-edge artificial intelligence tirelessly tracks would-be…
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ECONOMY
Latin America Sees Military Budgets Boom Despite Tensions
A new report shows a large rise in military spending across Latin America. Especially in Central America, the amount spent…
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ANALYSIS
Peru Confronts Crime and Considers the Death Penalty Seriously
When Paul Flores, a well-loved cumbia performer, was gunned down on a public bus, his death sent a jolt of…
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ANALYSIS
Bukele’s Policies Are Transforming El Salvador’s Security Crisis
President Nayib Bukele's time in office has brought fewer killings in El Salvador. His bold actions fight against gangs. Some…
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ECONOMY
Ecuador’s Antipillos Law Debate Sparks Concerns Over Economic Inequality
Ecuador's pressing economic inequality issue, exacerbated by the controversial 'Ley Antipillos' project, demands immediate attention. The impact of new taxes…
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ECONOMY
Crime is Latin America’s Economic Drain
Crime and violence in Latin America and the Caribbean take an enormous toll on the economy, costing the region nearly…
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ANALYSIS
Ecuador’s Armed Forces Reclaim Confiscated Weapons to Combat Crime
Ecuador has begun arming its military with weapons previously seized from organized crime. This new policy, endorsed by President Daniel…
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ANALYSIS
Remembering the Dark Tale of Brazil’s Killer TV Host
Wallace Souza’s rise and fall shocked Brazil, revealing a twisted tale of crime, fame, and betrayal. Once a beloved TV…
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