Confronting Internal Forced Displacement in El Salvador

Confronting Internal Forced Displacement in El Salvador

El Salvador passed a new law to help victims of forced displacement. Will it be enough?  ...
Distorting the MS-13 Threat

Distorting the MS-13 Threat

The Trump administration's depiction of Central American gang members conveniently overlooks the United States' role in perpetuating gang violence at ...
Policing Crime in El Salvador

Policing Crime in El Salvador

Over the past 20 years, violent crime has steadily increased in Central America. The prevalence of homicide is most acute ...
Public Security Challenges for El Salvador's First Leftist Government

Public Security Challenges for El Salvador’s First Leftist Government

When Salvadoran President Mauricio Funes took office in 2009 his administration promised to tackle crime in all its forms through ...