Category Archives: Latin America

The Privatization of Citizen Security in Latin America: From Elite Guards to Neighborhood Vigilantes

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

By: Ungar, Mark Social Justice, 2007, Vol. 34, Issue ¾, 20-37 The Privatization of Citizen Security in Latin America: From Elite Guards to Neighborhood Vigilantes IN LATIN AMERICA, THE COMBINATION OF… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Surveillance Camp III: On the Expanding Online Security Market in Latin America

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Surveillance Camp III: On the Expanding Online Security Market in Latin America Written byKatitza Rodriguez Posted 6 February 2013 6:40 GMT Recently, we wrote about how companies throughout the world increasingly… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Rise of the Private Security Industry in Guatemala

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

The Rise of the Private Security Industry in Guatemala Posted date: December 13, 2012 By Anna-Claire Bevan LatinaLista In few places are security guards as prevalent as in Guatemala. Analysts estimate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Discovery Spat Resolved in Alien Tort Case Over ‘Plan Colombia’

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Discovery Spat Resolved in Alien Tort Case Over ‘Plan Colombia’ By Ross Todd The Litigation Daily April 26, 2012 Thorny discovery disputes are part of the Lit Daily’s stock and trade.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions

Posted on March 2, 2012 by

U.S. Senators Introduce Wartime Contracting Legislation that Could Save Taxpayers Billions 09:37 GMT, March 2, 2012 Senators Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Jim Webb (D-VA) have introduced the Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Reform… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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