Mexico resort cities continue to be popular tourist destinations for US citizens, however, concerns for safety and security have risen steadily over the past decade and both the US government and …
Colombia: President Alvaro Uribe: Saving Face
US Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt), has called for a reappraisal of American aid to Colombia after the arrest of five Colombian lawmakers in a scandal involving paramilitary death squads …
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Economic Projections for Latin American in 2007
Current economic indicators suggest Latin American states will maintain GDP growth throughout 2007, avert historical inflationary pressure, maintain and possibly decrease unemployment figures, and …
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Risks to US Personnel in Central and South America
Violent crime will continue to be a major problem throughout Central and South America. The Andean Region, specifically Colombia , Bolivia , and Peru continue to be threatened by drug trafficking …
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Asia Forecast 2007
State Stability As many Asian countries seek to showcase stability in order to tap into the rich vein of international investment flowing through the global economy, the dynamics of globalization …
The State Within the State: Camorra?s Stranglehold Over Naples
Since the beginning of November 2006, Naples? police forces, local government, and citizens have resided in a city under siege from the infamous Camorra, the Neapolitan Mafia. In the past two weeks, …
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Petro: Colombia paramilitaries reviving
President Alvaro Uribe's two-year-old peace pact with right-wing militias is a charade that has let the illegal paramilitary groups reconstitute and maintain dominance of drug trafficking, a top …
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El Salvador president says foiled plot to kill him
Salvadoran President Tony Saca said on Friday police had uncovered a plan to assassinate him by firing a rocket at his helicopter, and linked it to his crackdown on organized crime and drug gangs. …
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Tourist Criminality Throughout Mexico
Throughout Mexico, centers of violence are predominately located around populated urban settings where the prevalence of extreme poverty and narcotic enterprises results in an increased threat to …
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The Evolution of Terrorist Financing Among Tamil Expatriate Communities
A variety of nationalist-terrorist organizations throughout the world rely heavily on financial contributions made by expatriate communities in Europe and North America. The Liberation Tigers of …
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