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Henry M. Rodríguez

PhD in Public Policy from the Universidad IEXE (Mexico). Researcher at the Organization of Ibero-American States OEI. Organizational advisor in police corporations in Mexico and consultant in public and private security.

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Cryptofinance: a virtual minefield?

Cryptocurrencies, unlike traditional investments, lack government backing, leading to extreme price fluctuations. The risk of losing funds due to lost digital wallet keys and the absence of robust regulations further exacerbate the situation, creating an ideal breeding ground for fraud and cybercrime.

Hezbollah and its illicit activities in Latin America

Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure in Latin America is built on illicit activities such as drug trafficking, counterfeiting, and smuggling.

Synthetic drugs in Latin America: An imminent challenge

The proliferation of clandestine laboratories and the lack of regulation in the pharmaceutical industry have contributed to the gradual emergence of new synthetic drugs in the region.

Integral tourism safety: a tangible need

Tourists no longer only seek destinations for their attractiveness, but also for their personal safety. Therefore, it is essential that governments implement effective measures to promote visitor confidence.

Transnational organized crime: How to address the globalization of the illegal economy in Latin America?

The fight against organized crime is one of the most pressing and complex challenges to global security. In recent decades, the evolution and continuous...

Between debt and helplessness: an X-ray of “gota a gota” loans

The implementation of regulations, the promotion of financial education and the strengthening of the formal economy are essential to counteract the negative effects of the gota a gota loans and move toward safer societies.

The worrying consequences of militarization and policialization

In Latin America, the interference of the military forces in the internal security of the countries has been historically evidenced, which affects the functioning of the democratic order.