Drugs News
Latin American Program in the News: Debilidad institucional vulnera guerra contra narcotráfico en Honduras
Apr 10, 2013
The Latin American Program was mentioned for its publication of "Organizaciones de Tráfico de drogas en Centroamérica: Transportistas, Carteles Mexicanos y Maras," which identified the nexus between the Sinaloa Cartel and criminal organizations within Honduras. (In Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: México y EU revisarán la Iniciativa Mérida
Apr 01, 2013
Associate Director, Eric L. Olson, weighs in on the U.S.-Mexican revision of the Mérida Initiative.
Latin American Program in the News: México y Estados Unidos revisarán la Iniciativa Mérida
Mar 28, 2013
Associate Director Eric Olson comments on the impact that the Mérida Initiative has had in Mexico. (In Spanish)
Latin American Program in the News: President, what did you do in your first 100 days?
Mar 21, 2013
Director Cynthia Arnson comments on the first 100 days of some of the region's presidents, highlighting how they endeavored to differentiate themselves from prior administrations via innovative policies and a change in diplomatic tone (In Spanish).
Latin American Program in the News: US-Mexico gun trafficking grows
Mar 20, 2013
Latin American Program consultant, Colby Goodman, commented on a new study that has been recently published, which provides new conceptual tools for understanding the phenomenon of arms trafficking and potential approaches to stemming it.
Latin American Program in the News: Global Insider: Guatemala Security Reform Shows Mixed Results Under Pérez Molina
Mar 15, 2013
In an email interview, Christine Zaino, program associate, and Cynthia Arnson, director, discussed Guatemala’s role in the drug trade and recent security reforms
Drug War Invades Resort Towns as Some Struggle, Others Survive - Mexico Institute in the News
Mar 13, 2013
“This type of crime, especially the sensational type, always has a negative effect on tourism,” said Christopher Wilson, a Mexico expert at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C.
Task Force Urges Joint U.S.-Mexico Approach to Border - Mexico Institute in the News
Mar 08, 2013
“Look at the example of drugs and weapons smuggling,” Wilson says. “There are drug demand issues on the U.S. side, but there are weapons demand issues on the Mexican side, where there are also rule-of-law issues and violence. The task force sought ways to share responsibility and work together to confront these interconnected problems.”
Latin American Program in the News: Will Continued Hostilities Derail Colombia's Peace Talks?
Mar 04, 2013
Director Cynthia Arnson provided commentary on the Colombian peace talks.
Latin American Program in the News: Wilson Center Calls for Careful US Diplomacy in Venezuela
Mar 04, 2013
Director Cynthia Arnson urges the US to work creatively and honestly to address issues of importance to the region as well as to the United States, and to abandon a regional engagement based on unilateral imposition.