Although the United States government has promised $500,000 to Guyana in security aid, it may not be enough to overcome political resistance towards fighting drug trafficking in the country.
Venezuela Border Clash Points to Colombia Spillover Violence
Written by Elyssa Pachico
Gunmen, claiming they were seeking to oust the Colombian drug cartel of the Rastrojos, carried out an attack in a Venezuelan border state, another sign that the war between the Rastrojos and their rivals has spilled over the border.
Perez Uses Fuzzy Math to Highlight Guatemala's Dropping Homicides
Written by Elyssa Pachico
President Otto Perez praised an 18 percent drop in Guatemala's homicides, a figure that doesn't square with the statistics released by the police. But the overall trend is clear: the murder rate is inching downwards.
While the Marxist rebels the FARC appear to be the most likely culprits behind the May 15 assassination attempt on Colombia's former Interior and Justice Minister, Colombia's far-right arguably also had good reason to mastermind such an attack.
Rio's Security Chief Talks Bringing Peace to the Favelas
Written by Julia Michaels*
Rio de Janeiro's Security Secretary Jose Mariano Beltrame talks police corruption, militia groups, and the next phase of the favela "pacification" program with blogger Julia Michaels.
Guatemala Sees 6 Taxi Drivers Murdered in a Week
Written by Christopher Looft
The murder of six taxi drivers in Guatemala in six days calls attention to the targeting of transit workers by organized crime throughout the region.
