Between January and June 2013, there were 323 women killed in Honduras, according to the Violence Observatory.
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Colombia to get access to NATO technology to fight terrorism
In October 2013, Colombia hosted a global conference in International Humanitarian Law and an General Assembly meeting of Interpol, in Cartagena.
El Salvador strengthens its fight against narco-trafficking
The Cuscatlán Joint Group (GCC) confiscated more than 500 kilograms of drugs between March 2012 and October 2013.
Costa Rica: 1,272 kilograms of cocaine seized
FARC, other criminal organizations recruit children in Colombia
The Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) reported 177 children were rescued from the criminal groups this year – a 42.7 percent increase over the same period last year.
Latin American journalists brave deadly threats to report the news
Military officials in many parts of the Americas are trying to help journalists by providing training on how they can do their jobs safely in dangerous areas.
Guatemalan, Salvadoran security forces seize precursor chemicals
In recent years, organized crime operatives have increased the volume of precursor drugs they smuggle into Central America, as well as the amount of synthetic drugs they produce in the region.
Nicaraguan gangs must be confronted: security analyst
Local gang members operate go-fast boats which smuggle drugs to and from Sandy Bay, located in RAAN.
Ecuador’s Navy uses technology to capture boat transporting cocaine
Advanced technology helped authorities find a boat that was smuggling cocaine.
Colombia’s Armed Forces recognized for professionalism
The International Committee of the Red Cross recognized Colombia’s rigorous adherence to International Humanitarian Law.
Organized crime targets commercial trucks carrying alcohol in the Americas
Greater vigilance by police on highways where cargo theft is prevalent helped bring the number of cargo thefts down, officials said.
Colombia: Former FARC members report cruel, forced abortions
Female guerrilla fighters are forced to endure up to five forced abortions, which is the main reason for desertions among women, officials say.