Good governance and corruption in the Caribbean: the Haitian challenge
Poor governance, systemic corruption, and mounting injustices have left Haitians with little to show since the massive 2010 post-earthquake response.
Poor governance, systemic corruption, and mounting injustices have left Haitians with little to show since the massive 2010 post-earthquake response.
In many countries corruption undermines, or even co-opts, justice institutions. In Guatemala, judges are prone to becoming victims themselves.
The death of Javier Ordóñez in Colombia has sparked social unrest that reveals frustrations that go far beyond police brutality.
Suriname faces challenges to improve its anti-corruption and anti-money laundering capabilities. However, a number of technical and financial sources stand ready to assist.
Good governance is no small task, but anti-corruption and accountability measures could be worth their weight in gold for the Caribbean.
The DoD’s science offices in Latin America work not only to build science and technology relationships with military institutions, but civil society as well.
A new report by the United Nations’ fact-finding mission shows Venezuela’s judiciary is no longer merely turning a blind eye to state repression of ordinary Venezuelans—it’s actively facilitating it.
The Northern Triangle is one of the most violent subregions in the world. While the region’s leaders rose to power after promising to bring peace and security, their tactics have collided with reality.
The rise of violence in Colombia highlights the complexity of implementing a peace agreement and how the absence of war does not necessarily guarantee peace.
Latin America holds the non-enviable position of the world’s most dangerous region for journalists.