The Paradox of Violence in Venezuela
From October 29-31, 2015, the Center for Inter-American Policy and Research at Tulane University...
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Tag: Citizen Security Reform
Will Venezuela’s Citizen Security Reform Continue Despite Re-militarization?
January saw an accentuation of the progressive remilitarization of citizen security under the...
Read MoreDo Venezuelans Support Civilian or Military Policing? Citizen Security and Public Perceptions, part 4
Since our last article in this series there have been significant changes in the administration of citizen security in Venezuela. The murder of actress Monica Spear and her husband last month effectively provided the occasion...
Read MoreMaduro Announcements Mark a Return to Militarized Policing
The fact that President Maduro went on national television and directly addressed the tragic murders of actress Monica Spear and her husband should be welcomed, as it is all too easy for the government to ignore the issue of...
Read MoreThe Impact of Plan Patria Segura on Police Reform in Venezuela
The recent announcement of the Plan Patria Segura by the Maduro government (see reports here and here), which puts the armed forces in the street alongside the National Police force, signals a continued reliance on the military...
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