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South America,Central America
Latin America Plagued by Glut of Guns, Homicide, Armed Crime: Report
United Press International
11 November 2009
GENEVA -- Latin America faces an unrelenting onslaught on its citizens by a glut of small arms, responsible for thousands of homicides every year by gangs, organized crime and vigilantes. Small-arms stockpiles that have permeated Central and South American societies are now an extremely serious threat because of the fatalities they cause in a region that has not had any major conflict since the 19th century, the author of a major... ( gunpolicy.org )
Central America, South America
Small Arms in Latin America in the Aftermath of the NACLA Study
Council on Hemispheric Affairs (Washington, DC), Web page
18 August 2009
According to the World Health Organization, gun-related fatalities are the leading cause of death among Latin Americans between ages 15 and 44. Overall, gunshot wounds kill between 73,000 and 90,000 people annually in Latin America, demonstrating that the region is inundated with fire-arms. In fact, the North American Congress on Latin America (NACLA) claims in its major groundbreaking study that there are at least 45 million to 80 million... ( gunpolicy.org )
United Nations, South America, Africa
Key Campaigners Against Global Gun Trafficking Lost in Air France Crash
Sunday Herald (Glasgow)
7 June 2009
Amid the media frenzy and speculation over the disappearance of Air France's ill-fated Flight 447, the loss of two of the world's most prominent figures in the war on the illegal arms trade and international drug trafficking has been virtually overlooked. Pablo Dreyfus, a 39-year-old Argentine who was travelling with his wife Ana Carolina Rodrigues aboard the doomed flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, had worked tirelessly with... ( gunpolicy.org )
United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America, Colombia, Venezuela
Guns and Gun Running: Small Arms Trade in Latin America - NACLA Report
NACLA Report on the Americas Vol. 41, No. 2
19 March 2008
Small arms and gun violence present the most dramatic threat to public safety in Latin America and the Caribbean. After decades of uncontrolled proliferation, at least 45 million to 80 million small arms and light weapons -- that is, weapons operated by an individual or small group, including handguns, assault rifles, grenades, grenade launchers, and even man portable surface to air missiles -- are circulating throughout the region. (1)... ( gunpolicy.org )
Thailand, United States, Colombia, United Nations
If Viktor Bout Did Not Exist, a Thriller Writer Would Have Invented Him
Guardian (UK)
7 March 2008
BANGKOK -- If Viktor Bout did not exist, a thriller writer would have invented him. A former Russian lieutenant, he became one of the world's biggest arms dealers, flying his ancient Soviet planes into battlefields from Liberia to Afghanistan. His clients have included the Taliban and the US government, African warlords and the UN. He has as many aliases as an AK-47 has rounds, and has acquired the nicknames Merchant of Death and... ( gunpolicy.org )
South Africa, Brazil
Brazilian Ammunition Manufacturer Pioneers Laser Marking on Each Round
Institute for Security Studies (Tshwane), Web Page
21 September 2007
If the recent reports of a South African Metro Police officer's dealing in ammunition from his vehicle are anything to go by the answer must be a resounding 'yes'. The case of the Metro Police officer has made it clear that current control mechanisms over ammunition in State armouries are ineffective. The measures did not prevent the corrupt official from selling ammunition to criminals. The seriousness of this is made worse given... ( gunpolicy.org )
Venezuela
Venezuela's Huge Gun Imports: Who's Watching Those 100,000 AKs?
Strategic Security Blog, Federation of American Scientists, Blog
19 December 2006
On November 29th, Venezuela received the final shipment of the 100,000 AK-103 assault rifles that it purchased from Russia last year. Despite the high-profile nature of this sale, little is known about Venezuela's plans for safeguarding the rifles, which would be a hot commodity on the region's vibrant black market. It's time to start asking some tough questions about the rifles and President Chavez's plan for protecting them. The... ( gunpolicy.org )
Venezuela, Colombia
Venezuela to Manufacture AK-47 Ammunition: Diversion Feared to Colombia
En la mira -- The Latin American Observer of Firearms
1 November 2006
As is of public knowledge, in May of last year the Department of Defense of Venezuela signed a contract with the Russian company Rosoboronexport to purchase 100,000 AK-103 assault weapons. 52,000 rifles out of the 100,000 have already been delivered. The contract also included the purchase of machinery and technology to manufacture ammunition for new rifles (1) in Venezuela. According to the plan created in the 90's by the Armament... ( gunpolicy.org )
Venezuela
Venezuela's Gun Imports, Planned AK-47 Factory Has Neighbours Worried
Miami Herald
4 October 2006
BOGOTA -- Since 1947, the world has produced an estimated 100 million Kalashnikov assault rifles, the weapon of choice for insurgencies and criminal gangs. But for Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, that's not enough. With the help of the Russians, Chávez says, his country will open a factory to build the legendary avtomat Kalashnikova or AK-style rifles that could begin producing the weapons around 2009. Chávez has already purchased... ( gunpolicy.org )
Venezuela, South America
Campaign to Curb Demand for Assault Rifles in Venezuela, South America
El Universal (Caracas)
1 July 2006
CARACAS -- Amnesty International, Oxfam International, and the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) drafted a new report as part of the Control Arms campaign. Based on their recommendations, governments should increase their efforts to reduce the demand for assault rifles, starting with the reform of law enforcement agencies and military forces and controlled licensed production. The 18-page paper entitled, "The AK-47:... ( gunpolicy.org )
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