Citizens expand the reach of security forces and help keep crime away from their homes. In Peñalolén, Chile, the community began with three neighborhood watch committees aligned with local government agencies in 2005. Today, the number of committees has grown to 166 for a community of 216,000. Norma Maray, manager [ … ]
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Forging Leaders in the Region
From the time he was a little boy, Hans Weisser dreamed of more than the ordinary life: He strived to be part of the Chilean Military From the time he was a little boy, Hans Weisser dreamed of more than the ordinary life: He strived to be part of the [ … ]
Honduran Congress Authorizes Army to Fight Drug Trafficking
The Honduran Congress has approved the country’s Army to participate in efforts to fight crime, amid an escalation of violence that has saddled the impoverished country with the highest homicide rate in the world.
UN Peacekeeping Mission Downsized as Haiti Slowly Recovers
As the United Nations prepares to draw down its massive peacekeeping operations in Haiti, the chief of that mission, Mariano Fernández, says his top priority is to help the country rebuild its earthquake-ravaged security institutions. SANTO DOMINGO — As the United Nations prepares to draw down its massive peacekeeping operations [ … ]
Spain Requests Extradition of ETA Suspect from Cuba
Spain said on October 14, it will request the extradition from Cuba of an alleged member of the Basque separatist group ETA who allegedly sought explosives training from Colombian rebel group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). Spain said on October 14, it will request the extradition from Cuba [ … ]
UN To Reduce Haiti Mission, Peacekeepers At Record High
The United Nations aims to cut back its peacekeeping force in Haiti this year as the number of blue-helmet troops around the world hits a record of more than 120,000, officials indicated on October 13. The United Nations aims to cut back its peacekeeping force in Haiti this year as [ … ]
HRW Acknowledges Improvement in Human Rights in Colombia
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has acknowledged that human rights in Colombia have improved, according to the organization’s director for the Americas, José Miguel Vivanco, who met with President Juan Manuel Santos. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has acknowledged that human rights in Colombia have improved, according to the organization’s director for [ … ]
Paraguay: Senate Approves Declaration of State of Emergency against Guerrilla Group in North
The Paraguayan Senate approved the declaration of a state of emergency in the departments of San Pedro and Concepcion (in northern Paraguay) for 60 days, in order to combat the self-proclaimed Paraguayan People’s Army (EPP), believed responsible for an attack on a police station and the murder of two police [ … ]
Spain Builds Satellite For Its Defense And Security
By 2013, Spain will have the ability to detect the position of any ship in the world from space, safeguarding crews from pirate hijackings through an automatic identification system. This capability will be possible with the Paz satellite. By 2013, Spain will have the ability to detect the position of [ … ]
Brazilian Lower House Approves Sending 300 Military Personnel to UN Force in Lebanon
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved sending up to 300 military personnel to Lebanon, where they will join the United Nations interim force operating in that country, the legislative body announced.
Backers Model Proposed Costa Rican Security Tax on Colombian Success
Costa Rica’s national police force makes do with fewer than 300 vehicles. The National Coast Guard, which patrols 1,290 kilometers of Caribbean and Pacific coastline, has only 26 boats. As for aerial patrol, Costa Rica possesses only one helicopter and six airplanes. Costa Rica’s national police force makes do with [ … ]
Dominican President Announces New Crime-Fighting Measures
Dominican President Leonel Fernández announced new measures to combat insecurity in the country, especially in the city of Santiago (in the northwestern Dominican Republic), where an increase in common and organized crime has been recorded. Dominican President Leonel Fernández announced new measures to combat insecurity in the country, especially in [ … ]