The Privatization of Citizen Security in Latin America: From Elite Guards to Neighborhood Vigilantes

A study was conducted to examine the privatization of citizen security in Latin America. Data were obtained from interviews with state and non-state actors in the security sector, official government documentation, and newspaper reports dealing with security in Honduras, Venezuela, Bolivia, and Arge...

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Main Author: Ungar, Mark 1965- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2007
In: Social justice
Year: 2007, Volume: 34, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 20-37
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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