Central America Regional Security Initiative Background and Policy Issues for Congress

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic assistance.

Human rights.

International relations.

Central America.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2012

Summary:

Examines extent of security problems in Central America stemming from upsurge in various forms of organized crime, reviews current efforts being undertaken by Central American governments to address them, and discusses U.S. support for Central American efforts through the Central America Regional Security Initiative (CARSI). Raises policy issues for Congressional consideration, including funding levels, human rights concerns, and how CARSI relates to other U.S. Government policies. Includes tables and a graph

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 12-R4-1731 in the 2012 issue

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division. Central America Regional Security Initiative

Publisher Number:

CRS-2012-FDT-0523

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Restricted for use by site license