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The Remilitarisation of Latin American Streets

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04.01.2012 at 12:34am

From the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

The military was once a central pillar of authoritarian dictatorships
in Latin America. Now, democratic governments are relying on them to
restore law and order, bypassing failing police forces. This is a
high-risk strategy, policymakers need to ensure that civilian control
of militaries remain paramount.

Read more at: http://www.rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F7477C049F92/

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