Gangs out of control is an ongoing series that examines the spread of gangs throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, and the failure of regional governments to control the violence. This initial overview lays out the scale of the problem, explores the humanitarian fallout, and points to some large gaps in the aid sector response.
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