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Security & Strategic Review - September 2016 (ISSN 1741-4202)
Brazil: Rio Olympics: Light and shade on the security front
In security terms the legacy of the Rio de Janeiro Olympic and Paralympic Games is mixed. The feared terrorist attacks did not materialise and, bearing in mind a long list of other potential problems, (from the Zika epidemic to political protests) the international press seems to have concluded that things went off rather better than expected. Rio’s security audit still gives cause for concern, and the city continues to confront serious challenges.
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- Mexico: Fiscal austerity hits security
- Region: New approaches to violent cities
- Peru: Police death squad uncovered
- Colombia: Farc peace accord faces final test
- Brazil: Rio Olympics: Light and shade on the security front
- Brazil: Judicial privileges
- Argentina: Outlining a comprehensive national anti-drugs strategy
- Paraguay: EPP makes another bold show of strength
- Panama: Boosting cooperation with a key ally
- Region: Northern Triangle boosts cooperation
- Guatemala and Belize continue to exchange insults
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