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Regional Panorama

Forces Against Terrorism

The Peruvian Armed Forces continue to combat the Shining Path due to a resurgence in the Apurímac and Ene Rivers Valley

Brazil and Peru Share Oversight Of Amazon

Criminals regularly take advantage of the Amazon region’s lush rain forests and expansive waterways for illicit activities such as drug trafficking and deforestation.

Belize Increases Forensic Ballistics Capability

Identifying the weapons and bullets used in the commission of crimes is a necessity for criminal investigators. Forensic ballistics is a key capability to provide the scientific evidence necessary to prosecute criminals.

Costa Rica and Mexico

“Erase Frontiers” to Disable Cartels

Paraguay’s Military Technology Takes Flight

The first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) prototype built in Paraguay was successfully tested in August 2011, with a flight between the cities of Limpio and San Bernardino.

El Salvador: Keeping Gangs Out of Schools

Violence in El Salvador’s public education sector is on the rise. As of July 2011, 97 students were murdered, National Civil Police reported. That number rose to 108 by mid-August, according to the country’s Ministry of Education.

Bolivia Takes Action Against Drug Trafficking

Drug trafficking and its effects have become a central subject of discussion on the Bolivian national agenda. Official sources confirm the increase of seized cocaine and drug-related criminal acts, and report government actions to counteract the illicit trade.

Region Stands Against Counterfeiters And Smugglers

Counterfeiters and smugglers cheat consumers and threaten national economies, according to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). “Anywhere that the international community attempts to establish good-practice standards for industry, counterfeiters undercut them,” said Ted Leggett, ...