Category Archives: Latin America

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

    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

    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

    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’

    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

    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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