Geoffrey Ramsey
Thursday, December 4, 2014 - 06:22
Two reports published yesterday have focused attention on widespread perceptions of insecurity and corruption in Latin America, a trend with harmful consequences for democratic governance in the region.
Thursday, October 9, 2014 - 06:31
The system by which Guatemala nominates candidates for its appellate and Supreme Courts is notoriously corrupt. As Steve Dudley has explained for InSight Crime, a process meant to guarantee that only the most qualified candidates become judges has been entirely overrun by special interests and backroom politicking.
Friday, October 3, 2014 - 06:42
There can no longer be any doubt: Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto has gone from criticizing his predecessor’s “kingpin strategy” to actively embracing it. And while he has touted a drop in homicides under his administration, high rates of kidnapping and extortion persist.
Monday, September 22, 2014 - 09:11
On Friday, representatives of the 35 members of the Organization of American States met in Guatemala City in a special summit to discuss the achievements and challenges of the hemisphere’s approach to illicit drugs.
Friday, August 29, 2014 - 08:41
On Thursday, the day after the Uruguayan government began receiving the first applications to legally grow up to six cannabis plants per household, officials provided an important update on the status of marijuana regulation in the country.
Thursday, July 3, 2014 - 08:30
Peruvian Interior Minister Daniel Urresti is facing murder charges linked to the 1988 killing of a journalist who was investigating the country’s armed conflict.
Friday, June 6, 2014 - 08:36
With the hemisphere so clearly in favor of giving Cuba a seat at the table in Panama next year, it’s hard to imagine the U.S. would have much success at pressing for its continued exclusion without risking some credibility in the region.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 - 06:50
The most controversial element of the program, at least judging by negative coverage in the local press, is the fact that giving up drug use is not a condition for participating in the program.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 00:00
Until authorities assume greater responsibility for prisoners' basic needs and well-being, the PCC and other powerful rivals will remain the only viable authorities in the eyes of those behind bars.
Thursday, September 12, 2013 - 00:00
The latest poll confirms that there has been a definite, albeit slight, downward trend in disapproval of the law.