Topic: William Brownfield
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Latin America Monitor Could Central American gangs usurp the role of Mexican cartels?
Mexican groups currently use Central American gangs to launder money, infiltrate local police, and traffic drugs. With the crackdown on Mexican cartels, the role of Central American gangs could increase.
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Central American drug war, crime top agenda at regional summit
US Secretary of State Clinton and presidents from around Central America are convening in Guatemala City to determine ways to boost security and contain the sway of regional mafias.
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US and Colombia sign accord for US to access military bases
Critics of Colombia President Álvaro Uribe's decision to sign the accord say it is 'unbalanced' for Colombia. Far-left and moderate leaders alike have expressed concerns about an increasing US presence in the region.
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Betancourt meets children in Colombia, while Americans return home
In Colombia, rescued soldiers and policemen were welcomed with cheers and a mariachi band.
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FARC acquired uranium, says Colombia
Sixty six pounds of uranium was for a 'dirty bomb,' Colombian officials say. Venezuela and Ecuador wonder: What else will seized rebel laptops reveal?
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