Organized Crime Events
Northern Border Crime and Terror Networks: Fact or Fiction?
May 11, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Canada Institute
Academic security experts from Canada and the United States discussed new research aimed at tracking the movement and behavior of crime and terrorist networks in Canada and the United States. Both countries are cooperating to address the two-way traffic in criminal activity.
Policing Democracy: Overcoming Obstacles to Citizen Security Reform in Latin America
May 02, 2011 // 3:00pm — 4:30pm
Latin American Program
In his new book, Mark Ungar reviews the full spectrum of areas needing change: criminal law, policing, investigation, trial practice, and incarceration.
"What's the Matter with Mexico: Drugs, Dinosaurs, and Dithering"
April 12, 2011 // 12:00pm — 2:30pm
Mexico Institute
In a public forum cosponsored by the Wilson Center Mexico Institute and the Inter-American Dialogue, columnist Denise Dresser discussed the future of Mexican politics.
Crime and Violence in Central America
April 07, 2011 // 9:00am — 12:00pm
Latin American Program
Participants from the World Bank present the findings of the Bank's new landmark report Crime and Violence in Central America, followed by comments by distinguished practitioners and researchers from the region.
Obama Administration Relations with Central America: A Conversation with Seven U.S. Ambassadors
February 01, 2011 // 8:30am — 10:00am
Latin American Program
The ambassadors discuss U.S. policy priorities in Central America, including issues of organized crime, democratic governance, and trade.
Organized Crime in Central America
December 14, 2010 // 9:30am — 11:30am
Latin American Program
Panelists explore the specific, local dynamics of organized crime in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala and the transnational nature of the major criminal networks in the region.
Honduras and the Inter-American System: One Year After
December 13, 2010 // 9:00am — 1:00pm
Latin American Program
A seminar was held to analyze Honduras' internal struggles and isolation from the Inter-American system.
Crime and Violence in Central America: A Human Development Approach
June 24, 2010 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Latin American Program
The Latin American Program and the UNDP convened this seminar to focus attention on the alarming levels of citizen insecurity in Central America and consider policy responses.
Common Crime and Organized Crime in Latin American Cities: Commonalities and Differences
May 19, 2010 // 8:30am — 3:15pm
Latin American Program
A conference to deepen the understanding of the connection between existing levels of common crime and the growing presence of organized crime in the region.
A Discussion of the Future of the OAS With Secretary General José Miguel Insulza
May 11, 2010 // 4:00pm — 5:30pm
Latin American Program
José Miguel Insulza of the OAS addressed the significance the Organization holds today, what topics it should address, and what reforms could be undertaken.