Barrio 18

A security officer asking Barrio 18 leaders to open the prison gates

Brief

Top Guatemala Prison Official Filmed Negotiating with Gangs: Report

by Tristan Clavel 5 May 201724 Apr 2023

Members of the MS13 street gang in a prison in El Salvador.

Brief

Proposed Anti-Gang Law in Guatemala Another Flawed ‘Iron Fist’ Policy?

by Parker Asmann 3 May 201724 Apr 2023

Investigations Guatemala

Homicides in Guatemala: Introduction, Methodology, and Major Findings

by Steven Dudley 20 Apr 201720 Oct 2023

Homicides in Guatemala: Analyzing the Data

by Steven Dudley 20 Apr 201720 Oct 2023

Homicides in Guatemala: Collecting the Data

by Steven Dudley 20 Apr 201720 Oct 2023

Homicides in Guatemala: Conclusions and Recommendations

by Steven Dudley 20 Apr 201720 Oct 2023

Gang violence continues to plague Central America

Report Recommends Less Repressive Approach to Gang Problem in CentAm

by David Gagne 12 Apr 201724 Apr 2023

Almost 60% of former gang members received threats as they left their groups

Brief

Research Sheds Light on Obstacles to Leaving El Salvador Gangs

by Leonardo Goi 24 Mar 201724 Apr 2023

Former Apopa Mayor ElÃas HernÃ¡ndez

Brief

El Salvador Ex-Mayor Ordered Gang to Kill Local Official, Police Say

by David Gagne 23 Mar 201724 Apr 2023

Alleged Barrio 18 members captured for attacks on police

Brief

Barrio 18 Members Arrested in Series of Attacks on Guatemala Police

by David Gagne 21 Mar 201724 Apr 2023

30 people were killed in just 24 hours in El Salvador

Brief

Murderous Day A Reality Check for El Salvador Government

by Tristan Clavel 17 Mar 201724 Apr 2023

Homicides in El Salvador have decreased significantly in January and February 2017.

Brief

Homicides Down in El Salvador, But Govt Measures Not the Only Reason

by Leonardo Goi 3 Mar 201724 Apr 2023

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