Counter-terrorism hyper-conscientiousness in the 21st century is well deserved. Technological advancements imply major positive and negative employment, mutually. The FEMA Catastrophic Incident Annex of 2008 encourages entities to, “conduct planning…
(Cross-posted from plus 55) - A report from website Ponte Jornalismo revealed that the Military Police of São Paulo have been monitoring individuals who participate in protests. Policemen have the…
(Cross-Posted article by Andrew Lumsden; Research Fellow at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs) - On the night of December 28, 2016, police officers patrolling the town of Santa Cruz in the…
The Darien Gap is more than a pause in the Inter-American Highway. It divides North and South America’s problems. Panama’s military-styled border patrol SENAFRONT helps ensure that. SENAFRONT also controls a…
Hezbollah maintains concurrent connections with powerful stakeholders in Latin America. These characters are linked to money laundering and weapons, principally drug trafficking. According to a study by the US Naval War College, most Hezbollah…
Brazilian police have raided the house and detained former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the context of mega-fraud investigation involving the national oil company Petrobras, the newspaper O…
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro plans a radical shake-up of his police forces, as he declares ‘inside mafia groups’ of the national police force were culpable in the murder of legislator…
Detained student protestors await hearing A group of 53 minors was detained by police on 18 September following their participation in protests outside the Mejía School in Quito. Pupils of the…
Private sector pushes for security policy reforms; Petrocaribe negotiations are scheduled; Security budget deemed insufficient for tackling violence Private sector pushes for security policy reforms Following a meeting with President…
Violence followed a peaceful march by students on May 8, 2014 in Concepción, Chile. Thursday May 8 saw the first nationally-organised direct action by Chilean students for free and higher-quality…
Cleanup ongoing after earthquake, tsunami hit Chile’s north; Bachelet sends tax reform to Congress; Chilean film ‘Gloria’ takes top prizes at Ibero-American film festival
One analysis of the Brazilian energy landscape On 13 March 2014 the Brazilian Federal Government announced a package of measures to address the current crisis in the electricity sector. This includes…
Federal troops to help combat wave of violence in Rio slums; Former president Fernando Henrique Cardoso now supports congressional investigation of Petrobras; Popular Chief Justice again denies presidential ambitions Federal troops…
Strike following murder of bus driver; Policeman kills two and injures seventeen in nightclub shooting; President Fernández de Kirchner arrives in Rome for Pope meeting Strike following murder of bus driver …
Recent poll suggests Dilma Rousseff would win the first round of elections with 47% of the vote; More violence in anti World Cup protest Brazil: Rousseff remains the favourite for 2014…
Youth gatherings across the country’s shopping malls divides opinion. Brazil: Rolezinhos spark debate over class and race It seems protests in Brazil have taken on yet another turn as ‘rolezinhos’…
Politicians sentenced for corruption turn themselves into police; Ex-director of bank flees Brazil to avoid jail Brazil: Mensalão convicted begin jail terms Almost a year after the biggest corruption trial in…
Killing of Amarildo de Souza highlights police violence; Brazil & Germany draft UN bid to end excessive surveillance Brazil: UPP torture scandal brings pacification programme into question The torture and killing…
Nation celebrates Fiestas Patrias; Emilio Berkhoff sentenced for 2010 assault on police officer; Journalist and affordable healthcare advocate Ricarte Soto dies
Parties of the right unite behind Matthei; Demonstrators demand abortion rights; Golborne to run for Senate
Brazil’s high murders rates highlighted in survey; Preparations ahead of Pope’s visit; NGO forced to leave favela by drug traffickers. Brazil is ranked 7th most violent country in the world Over 1.1…
Advocates call for decriminalization of therapeutic abortion; Workers and students unite in massive protest; La Tirana festival continues despite H1N1 outbreak
Increased security after two assaults on presidential candidates; Evacuations begin near Copahue volcano; Piñera sends ‘Carabinero Law’ to Congress
A new Amnesty International report details abuses by officials in Mexico; evidence mounts against former governor of Tabasco; the student movement Yo Soy 132 celebrates first anniversary.
Santiago smog reaches 16-year low; Golborne announces break from politics; terror suspect Berkhoff apprehended one month after escape