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Features 12 Feb 2013

Bolivia Officially Returns as a Party to the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs

On February 10, Bolivia officially rejoined the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs with a reservation allowing for the traditional use of the coca leaf. This long overdue move is a significant step toward correcting a historic wrong.

by Team WOLA

Brazil, Colombia, VenezuelaPeace & Security

Podcast 5 Feb 2013

The Week Ahead: February 5, 2013

by Adam Isacson

Tracking International Anti-Crime and Violence Prevention Efforts in Central America

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, PanamaPeace & Security, Rule of Law

Research 31 Jan 2013

Tracking International Anti-Crime and Violence Prevention Efforts in Central America

The Mapping of Internationally-Funded Citizen Security Projects in Central America is a joint initiative of WOLA and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to monitor international assistance from multilateral institutions, donor governments, and private foundations to support anti-crime and violence reduction programs in Central America.

by Team WOLA

Chile, Colombia, VenezuelaDemocracy, Peace & Security

Podcast 25 Jan 2013

The Week Ahead: January 25, 2013

by Adam Isacson

Bolivian Drug Control Efforts: Genuine Progress, Daunting Challenges

BoliviaDrug Policy

Research 19 Dec 2012

Bolivian Drug Control Efforts: Genuine Progress, Daunting Challenges

Drawing from on-the-ground research and years of experience, WOLA Senior Fellow Coletta Youngers and Kathryn Ledebur of the Andean Information Network analyze Bolivian efforts to combat drug trafficking while still respecting and protecting traditional uses of the coca leaf.

by Team WOLA

The Research Consortium on Drugs and the Law

Latin America, United StatesDrug Policy

Research 28 Sep 2012

The Research Consortium on Drugs and the Law

The CEDD brings together researchers from eight Latin American countries with the goal of analyzing the impact of criminal law and legal practice surrounding illicit drugs.

by Team WOLA

Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, VenezuelaDemocracy, Peace & Security

Podcast 13 Jul 2012

The Week Ahead: July 13, 2012

by Team WOLA

Breakthrough in U.S. Drug Sentencing Reform: The Fair Sentencing Act and the Unfinished Reform Agenda

Latin America, United StatesDrug Policy

Research 16 Nov 2011

Breakthrough in U.S. Drug Sentencing Reform: The Fair Sentencing Act and the Unfinished Reform Agenda

WOLA’s new report by the Kara Gotsch, Director of Advocacy at The Sentencing Project, describes the effort that led to passage of the Fair Sentencing Act and points to the unfinished sentencing reform agenda.

by Team WOLA