Youth gangs in Latin America

Article Abstract:

The myths about the sudden appearance and growth of the youth gangs in Latin America, which has led to an unmatched growth in the violence and crime since 1990, are investigated. The analysis demonstrates that the number of crime associated with the youth gangs is smaller than commonly claimed and the structural forces such as inequality and social exclusion are the main causes behind the increase in the youth activities in Latin America since 1990.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Public affairs, Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities, Juvenile Delinquency, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Gangs, Youth violence

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The missing parts of microfinance: services for consumption and insurance

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This article examines the informal sectors' lack of access to loans and the role of microfinance in providing this service. The author asserts that entreprenuers' financial needs are only partially meet in this way because of the emphasis on productive credit.

Evaluation, Economic policy, Consumption (Economics), Microeconomics

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Informality knows no borders? Perspectives from El Paso-Juarez

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This article examines the role of informal workers in free trade. The author asserts that border regulations are ignored by these workers, and that informality is a step ahead of U.S.-Mexican border sovereignty.

United States, Mexico, Economic aspects, United States foreign relations, Free trade, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Boundaries, Boundaries (Geography), El Paso, Texas

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