Latin America and the Caribbean confronts a paradox when it comes to guaranteeing the lives of its citizens. The region is wracked by organized crime, gangs, and street violence. It suffers a homicide rate (24 per 100,000) that is four times the world's average and spends a considerable portion of its total budget (5.4%) on citizen security. Yet, it continues to employ … [Read more...] about How Latin America Can Be Smarter on Crime
