Central and South America

RUSI to Empower Civil Society and Journalists Exposing Corruption in Latin America and East Africa

A new RUSI project will focus on empowering civil society actors and the media community to tackle illicit financial flows in Latin America and East Africa.

The End of the Mexican War on Drugs?

Eduardo Guerrero

For the first time in a decade, Mexico can expect key changes to its security policy. While the ongoing war on drugs has proven to be an epic failure, the outcomes of the new strategy are uncertain.

Colombia’s New President: Will the Peace Deal Survive?

Charlie de Rivaz

The newly elected president of Colombia may end up scuppering a deal which, despite its problems, could be the country’s best chance for prolonged peace.

Making Argentina ‘Normal’: Is Macri’s Project Falling Apart?

Charlie de Rivaz

All is not well with President Mauricio Macri’s project of turning Argentina into a ‘normal country’. If he fails, the ramifications could be felt across the region.

Bolivian Coca Cultivation and the International Cocaine Trade

Alexander Babuta

Bolivia has increased the national limit for legal coca cultivation from 12,000 to 22,000 hectares. But will increased cultivation fuel the illegal cocaine trade?

The War on Cash

Haylea Campbell

The war on cash – and especially against high-denomination banknotes – has gathered pace over the past year. It is a campaign in which countries have taken different approaches with differing results, but one which is likely to be continued and spread world-wide.