Policing, Human Rights and Social Protest in Latin America
Channel: United States Institute of Peace
Date: 2023-06-01

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How Security Forces Can Both Protect Human Rights and Preserve Public Order Amid Popular Mobilizations

Chile, Colombia and Peru have all experienced massive social protests over economic disparities, corruption, political change and social injustice in recent years.  Although the triggers were different in each country, the response was similar: Severe crackdowns by besieged riot police with lethal results for protestors, bystanders and security forces alike. The heavy-handed and often counter-productive response by security forces raises the question of how police can contain demonstrations without brutal repression.

Police have a critical role in maintaining law and order in any society. How and when security forces should use force against demonstrators is a contentious issue globally — and particularly in Latin America, where the security sector is plagued by unresolved authoritarian legacies, public distrust and insufficient resources or training. 

On June 1, USIP hosted a conversation with experts who have been at the forefront of regional efforts to reform Latin American security forces. This discussion analyzed legal frameworks for police use of force, discussed best practices and proposed practical polices to reduce violence and ensure accountability.

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/policing-human-rights-and-social-protest-latin-america

Speakers:

Keith Mines
Director, Latin America Program, U.S. Institute of Peace

Dr. Gino Costa
Former Peruvian Congressman and Minister of the Interior 

Dr. Hugo Frühling
Professor of Government, University of Chile

Dr. Ignacio Cano
Regional Security Expert and Author

Angie Fernández
Researcher, Equitas Colombia

Arturo Matute
Senior Citizen Security Advisor, U.S. Institute of Peace

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