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Cynthia J. Arnson
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Cynthia J. Arnson

Cynthia J. Arnson is Director of the Latin American Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center. Her most recent work has focused on questions of democratic governance, conflict resolution, international relations, and U.S. policy in the Western hemisphere.

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Reports
January 2013
Crime and Violence in Mexico and Central America: An Evolving but Incomplete U.S. Policy Response
By  Andrew Selee, Cynthia J. Arnson and Eric L. Olson

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Reports
January 2013

Crime and Violence in Mexico and Central America: An Evolving but Incomplete U.S. Policy Response

The U.S. government has increased its attention to public security issues in Mexico and Central America since 2007. This report suggest the policy emphasis has begun to shift away from the earlier focus on combating drug trafficking and transnational crime toward addressing the citizen security crisis.