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Drug Traffickers Launder Millions Through Remittances. Here’s How to Stop Them.

by Will Freeman, Steven Holmes, and Mariana Fernandez Rubach October 22, 2024

Four steps Congress and U.S. embassies can take to safeguard remittances from abuse. 

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Venezuela
Trump’s Misguided Policies Are a Gift to Venezuela’s Maduro
Punishing allies won’t help to rally international support for the restoration of democracy.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil April 24, 2019 Latin America Studies Program
Americas
Venezuelan Remittances Don’t Just Save Lives
Sadly, they also help keep the country’s repressive regime in power.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil April 5, 2019 Latin America Studies Program
Americas
Trump’s Bullying on Border Crisis Will Backfire
Mexico and Central America can do little to curb migration without robust U.S. support.
Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil April 4, 2019 Latin America Studies Program
  • Americas
    Lopez Obrador Is Dismantling Democracy in Mexico
    His concentration of power in an already strong presidency bodes ill for civil society and fragile institutions.
    Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil March 11, 2019 Latin America’s Moment
  • Americas
    Latin America’s Right Turn Could Draw Its Economies Closer
    The ascent of leaders who favor free trade opens space for real integration.
    Blog Post by Shannon K. O'Neil February 26, 2019 Latin America’s Moment