Tag Archives: Latin America

War for Sale: Battlefield Contractors in Latin America & the ‘Corporatization’ of America’s War on Drugs

Posted on July 7, 2016 by

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Fluor Selected as LOGCAP IV Contractor for Africa and Southern Combatant Commands

Posted on September 9, 2015 by

Fluor Selected as LOGCAP IV Contractor for Africa and Southern Combatant Commands Published: Sept 8, 2015 4:08 p.m. ET IRVING, Texas, Sep 08, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Fluor Corporation FLR, -1.35%… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Venancio Aguasanta ARIAS, et al v. DYNCORP, et al., Appellees.

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

752 F.3d 1011 (2014) Venancio Aguasanta ARIAS, husband, on behalf of himself, as guardian of his four minor children, and on behalf of all others similarly situated, et al., Appellants v.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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3 Times As Many Honduran Private Security Agents as Police

Posted on January 8, 2015 by

3 Times As Many Honduran Private Security Agents as Police Most of the private security agents have received only a short training before receiving a weapon PrevNext Published 7 January 2015… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PRIVATE FIRMS FILLING LATIN AMERICA’S GRAVE SECURITY GAP

Posted on November 28, 2014 by

PRIVATE FIRMS FILLING LATIN AMERICA’S GRAVE SECURITY GAP Distrust of police has made private security big business in Latin America. An army of 4 million private security agents make up an… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Will the U.S. support controls on security contractors in Latin America?

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

Will the U.S. support controls on security contractors in Latin America? Photo by: Charles Atkeison / flickr / Creative Commons An upcoming conference in Switzerland will test U.S. willingness to make… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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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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