Millions of guns are shipped to Central and South America from the United States. Many of these weapons fall into the hands of paramilitary groups, organized criminal networks and gangs. This is a significant driver of the very high homicide rate in this region and has created a climate of terror in many areas that is driving people northward as they flee to save their lives.
Please read and share this commentary by colleagues in Mexico and Latin America, CUGH members, and CUGH’s Executive Director Dr. Keith Martin on what can be done to reduce gun violence in the Americas.
See www.stoparmstomexico.org for more information.
See www.stoparmstomexico.org for more information.