Defense One April, 2017 Brazilian-made weapons – whether firearms, ammunition or cluster munitions – are turning up with alarming frequency in some of the world’s most fragile countries. This is not so surprising; Brazil has ranked among the top global producers of small arms and
Watch Igarapé’s executive director, Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, talking about homicidal violence in Brazil on the TV show “Encontro com Fátima Bernardes”:
Jornal Nexo’s readers sent questions to Ilona Szabó about drug policy. Watch the video in portuguese.
Nexo April, 2017 Especialista em segurança pública e política de drogas responde a perguntas dos leitores sobre legalização da maconha e outras coisas mais.
Devex April 7, 2017 Latin American and the Caribbean accounts for only 8 percent of the world’s population but it is responsible for 37 percent of the world’s homicides, making it the world’s most violent region not at war. To date, this data hasn’t translated into
WEF April 7, 2017 If yesterday was about analysing the challenges facing the region, today was about coming up with solutions. Here are some of the highlights from the final day of the World Economic Forum on Latin America. The secret to a more productive
The “Instinct for Life” homicide reduction campaign aims to cut homicides in the region by 50% in ten years April, 2017 Latin America faces a murder epidemic: every day at least 400 people are violently killed. That amounts to 144,000 homicides a year. Some 2.6
RFI April 6, 2017 Brazil is on the sidelines of today’s wars, but at a Rio defense fair this week the South American gentle giant eagerly sought to sell weapons to anyone else who may need to fight. Brazilian companies account for 150 of the
The Economist March 31, 2017 COCAINE is grown primarily in South America, and trafficked to the world’s biggest market, the United States, via Central America and the Caribbean. The land routes originate mainly in Colombia, and pass through the small nations of El Salvador, Honduras
PRI March 29, 2017 Brazil has a murder problem. It also has a gun problem. Both could get worse if some Brazilian lawmakers have their way. One out of 10 homicide victims around the world each year is a Brazilian. Most of the roughly 60,000
Watch the full broadcast of “Drogas: as histórias que não te contaram” launch in Rio de Janeiro, which happened in March 29th, 2017.
Watch the booktrailer for “Drogas – as histórias que não te contaram”, written by Igarapé’s executive director, Ilona Szabó de Carvalho, with journalist Isabel Clemente.
Al Jazeera March 27, 2017 Manaus, Brazil – It was early evening on January 1, 2017, when Maria heard that a riot was under way at Complexo Penitenciario Anisio Jobim (COMPAJ) – the prison where her two sons Antony, 27, and Antonio, 22, were being held. Maria – an
WEForum March 27, 2017 The global migration debate is sharpening. There is widespread alarm over the explosion of refugees – which reached 21.3 million people in 2016 – together with growing angst over economic migrants. Today, at least one in 33 people on the planet
Jota March 27, 2017 Ainda que destacada pelas manchetes dos jornais no país e no mundo, a crise carcerária brasileira segue inabalada. Logo após os massacres do início do ano, o governo federal adotou medidas paliativas, mas o potencial para mais episódios de violência permanece,
Watch “Drogas: As Histórias que não te Contaram” book launch and debate in São Paulo, which happenened in March 27th, 2017.
Las 2 Orillas March 24, 2017 Mientras decenas de negociadores en la mesa de La Habana intentaban llegar a puntos de acuerdo en la complicada agenda de terminación del conflicto, el enfoque de género fue un punto de común acuerdo entre grupos que han estado
America’s Quarterly March 24, 2017 Focusing on the cities, neighborhoods – even streets – where crime recurs doesn’t just displace violence. A special report from the Igarapé Institute. In Bogotá, just 1.2 percent of street addresses account for 99 percent of homicides. In Medellín, 40 percent
[Em Inglês] O foco deste artigo é a necessidade de resiliência das cidades, tendo em vista a urbanização desorganizada que tem se alastrado pelo planeta.
Weapons of Reason 7 de Março “From where I sit here in Latin America, I think this continent is a harbinger of what’s to come in Africa and Asia. It has come out of an era of autocratic governance, is going through its third wave
Razon Publica March 6, 2017 Avance entre problemas A pesar de los problemas técnicos, de infraestructura y de adecuación que se han visto en el proceso de reincorporación de las FARC a la vida civil, el proceso ha continuado y el pasado miércoles 1º de
Rob Muggah talks about urban fragility and presents our new data visualization tool, Fragile Cities
Robert Muggah and other independent thinkers talk about global governance
[Em inglês] Authorities are struggling to contain deadly clashes between rival gangs in prison, which threaten to ignite more violence on the street. Long-term, the Brazilian government will have to revisit its “lock them up” policy and build political support to address overcrowding.
8 February 2017 Brazilian troops landed in the Caribbean country in December for another six-month mission. The 25th Contingent of the Brazilian Infantry Battalion (BRABATT) operates in the country as part of the U.N. Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). For the next six months, 850
Robert Muggah talks about drug policy, gangs and firearms
Is there a way out of the crisis in Rio de Janeiro? Journalist Misha Glenny gives her advice on the subject
Speaking of technological advances, journalist Misha Glenny underscores the political polarization and information overload we are undergoing
The journalist Misha Glenny associates the recent rise of populism around the world with the global financial crisis of 2008 and the current scenario of Brazilian politics.
7 February, 2017 An expert panel share their thoughts on the social challenges for the region this year ‘Some of the richest people in the world are from Latin America’ Inequality is the key issue in Latin America, along with education. Some of the
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