Violence in Mexico and Latin America
Latin America still has the highest rate of crime in the world. Drug traffic, corruption and the United States have all played a vital role in this drama.
Venezuela: Protests in abundance, wisdom in short supply
Neither the Government nor the opposition seem to be willing to engage in a dialogue to put an end to the current crisis in Venezuela.
Venezuela Conflict Alert
The International Crisis Groups has issued a warning about the potential escalation of the political crisis in Venezuela and calls for a dialogue to avoid a civil war.
Venezuela: violent demonstrations and the media
Amid mounting tensions, the Maduro government shows some restraint
Brazilian activists accuse the authorities of double standards
While public transport activists condemn the violence used against the São Paulo military police colonel in a demonstration, they are also critical of the authorities’ failure to repudiate the violence used by the police against many demonstrators.