The Open Society Foundations and American University's Center for Latin American and Latino Studies host a discussion about InSight, a web-based clearinghouse that connects the pieces, the players, and the organizations of transnational organized crime in the Americas. The site offers a cohesive look at the region’s criminal enterprises and the effectiveness of the initiatives designed to stop them.
Founders Steven Dudley and Jeremy McDermott, both journalists with decades of experience covering Latin America and security-related issues, will present InSight's features and functions and respond to questions.
Breakfast will be served.
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