Intended to fight crime, Latin American prisons have instead become safe havens and recruitment centers for gangs, fueling a surge in violence.
Tag: Crime and Criminals
Spending More Money on Police Shows No Clear Link to Lower Crime Levels
A study led by researchers in Toronto found that crime had risen in several cities along with increases in spending.
Mass Shooting in Prague Brings Grief and a Focus on Guns
After a student killed 14 people at a premier university, questions swirled. Did the Czech Republic’s permissive attitude toward gun ownership play a role?
In New Zealand, Maori Wardens Take a Different Approach to Crime
The strategies used by the Indigenous community policing alternative are in stark contrast to more muscular tactics pitched by the incoming government.
Russia Detains Two Soldiers Suspected of Killing 9 Civilians
The arrest in an occupied area of Ukraine was a rare admission by Moscow that its forces may have committed a crime against Ukrainian civilians. Experts warned that it might just be political posturing.
Shoplifting Surges in U.K., and Workers Face Scary Situations
As people try to walk away with goods, it’s “like the Wild West,” says one store owner, whose employees have been hit and bitten on the job.
Viktor Bout, Russia’s ‘Merchant of Death,’ Turns to Politics
The convicted arms trafficker Viktor A. Bout hasn’t much flair for retail politicking, but his celebrity may compensate for that in regional elections.
In Israel’s Arab Communities, Gun Violence Surges
At least 155 Arab citizens have died this year in violence largely attributed to organized crime. Some say the government has not done enough to stop the killing.
Elections in Ecuador and Guatemala: Four Takeaways
Outsiders overperformed, underscoring the volatility of Latin American politics. Candidates calling to emulate El Salvador’s crackdown on crime did not do well.
British Museum Stabbing: Man Wounded
The stabbing outside the popular tourist attraction was not related to terrorism, the police said. A suspect has been arrested.