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Central America's Northern Triangle: Challenges for U.S. Policymakers in 2021 [February 16, 2021]
From the Document: "Instability in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle of Central America) is among the most pressing challenges for U.S. policymakers in the Western Hemisphere. The United States historically has played a prominent role in the political and economic development of the region, which has long struggled with widespread insecurity, fragile democratic institutions, and high levels of poverty and inequality. Already difficult living conditions have deteriorated over the past year due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and two hurricanes. The World Bank estimates the Honduran economy contracted by 9.7% in 2020, and the Salvadoran and Guatemalan economies contracted by 7.2% and 3.5%, respectively. More than 3.5 million people in Central America are now facing crisis levels of food insecurity. Although the pandemic and government lockdowns initially disrupted criminal activities, reports suggest domestic violence increased, and gangs and illicit trafficking groups quickly adapted to the changed circumstances. Some government officials have sought to take advantage of the disorder, allegedly engaging in corruption, repressing dissent, and undermining the rule of law to advance their personal and political interests. These interrelated socioeconomic, security, and political challenges could have far-reaching implications for the United States."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Meyer, Peter J.
2021-02-16
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Central America's Northern Triangle: Challenges for U.S. Policymakers in 2021 [Updated March 12, 2021]
From the Document: "Instability in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (the Northern Triangle of Central America) is among the most pressing challenges for U.S. policymakers in the Western Hemisphere. The United States historically has played a prominent role in the political and economic development of the region, which has long struggled with widespread insecurity, fragile democratic institutions, and high levels of poverty and inequality. Already difficult living conditions have deteriorated over the past year due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and two hurricanes. [...] Approximately 2.9 million [hyperlink] Hondurans, 1 million [hyperlink] Salvadorans, and 3.7 million [hyperlink] Guatemalans are contending with crisis or emergency levels of food insecurity. Although the pandemic and government lockdowns initially disrupted criminal activities, reports suggest [hyperlink] domestic violence increased and gangs and illicit trafficking groups quickly adapted to the changed circumstances. Some government officials have sought to take advantage of the disorder, allegedly engaging in corruption [hyperlink], repressing dissent [hyperlink], and undermining the rule of law [hyperlink] to advance their personal and political interests. These interrelated socioeconomic, security, and political challenges could have far-reaching implications for the United States. Although the Biden Administration has urged potential irregular migrants not to make the 'dangerous journey [hyperlink],' U.S. authorities have encountered growing numbers [hyperlink] of Guatemalans, Hondurans, and Salvadorans at the Southwest border. Many analysts expect these mixed migration flows of asylum-seekers and economic migrants to swell over the course of 2021, especially once governments ease COVID-19-related border restrictions."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Meyer, Peter J.
2021-03-12
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Update on the Rohingya Crisis, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixteenth Congress, Second Session, August 3, 2020
This is the August 3, 2020 hearing on "Update on the Rohingya Crisis," held before the House Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation of the Committee on Foreign Affairs. From the Opening Statement of Ami Bera: "Later this month will mark 3 years since the Tatmadaw, the Burmese military, began what they called clearance operations against the Rohingya in the Rakhine State. In reality, what we witnessed was ethnic cleansing and what should be considered a genocide. According to the U.N. Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Myanmar, what took place was actually the killing of thousands of Rohingya civilians, as well as forced disappearances, mass gang rapes, and the burning of villages in the hundreds. [...] What the hearing will look at, you know, it is that, clear 3 years later, Burma is still not respecting the basic human rights of the Rohingya. Three years later, the victims in Burma and Bangladesh and the international community are still dealing with the consequences. That is what this hearing will examine." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Eric Schwartz, Wai Wai Nu, Allyson Neville, and Olivia Enos.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2021
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EMR-ISAC: InfoGram, Volume 21 Issue 13, April 1, 2021
The Emergency Management and Response Information Sharing and Analysis Center's (EMR-ISAC) InfoGram is a weekly publication of information concerning the protection of critical infrastructures relevant to members of the Emergency Services Sector. This issue includes the following articles: "NIOSH [National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health] issues Safety Advisory to fire departments on fading odorants in natural gas and propane leaks"; "Honoring public safety telecommunications personnel for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, April 11-17"; "Application period now open for DHS Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grants"; "National Fire Academy now accepting applications for next fall, resumes on-campus training and continues virtual offerings"; "CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency] releases Supplemental Direction on Emergency Directive for Microsoft Exchange Server Vulnerabilities"; "States enact safe harbor laws against cyberattacks, but demand adoption of cybersecurity frameworks"; "North Korean hackers expand targeting of security community"; and "A ransomware gang is asking victims' customers to aid in extortion efforts."
Emergency Management and Response-Information Sharing and Analysis Center (U.S.)
2021-04-01
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Vulnerable Youth: Federal Mentoring Programs and Issues [October 22, 2015]
From the Introduction: "Since the mid-1990s, Congress has supported legislation to establish structured mentoring programs for the most vulnerable youth. The Department of Justice's Juvenile Mentoring Program (JUMP), the first such program, was implemented in 1994 to provide mentoring services for at-risk youth ages 5 to 20. The purpose of contemporary, structured mentoring programs is to reduce risks by supplementing (but not supplanting) a youth's relationship with his or her parents. Some of these programs have broad youth development goals while others focus more narrowly on a particular outcome such as reducing gang activity or substance abuse, or improving grades. Research has shown that mentoring programs have been associated with some positive youth outcomes, but that the long-term effects of mentoring on particular outcomes and the ability for mentored youth to sustain gains over time are less certain. […] This report begins with an overview of the purpose of mentoring, including a brief discussion on research of structured mentoring programs. The report then describes the evolution of federal policies on mentoring since the early 1990s. The report provides an overview of the federal mentoring initiatives that are currently funded. Note that additional federal programs and policies authorize funding for mentoring activities, among multiple other activities and services. These programs are not discussed in this report. The report concludes with an overview of issues that may be of interest to Congress. These issues include the limitations of research on outcomes for mentored youth, the potential need for additional mentors, grantees' challenges in sustaining funding, and the possible discontinuation of federal mentoring funding."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
2015-10-22
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Vulnerable Youth: Federal Mentoring Programs and Issues [Updated July 22, 2019]
From the Introduction: "The purpose of contemporary, structured mentoring programs is to reduce the potential risk of negative outcomes by supplementing (but not supplanting) a youth's relationship with his or her parents. These programs are administered primarily by adult volunteers who are recruited by youth-serving organizations, faith-based organizations, schools, and after-school programs. Some of these programs have broad youth development goals, while others focus more narrowly on a particular outcome such as reducing gang activity or substance abuse, or improving grades. Research has shown that mentoring programs have been associated with some positive youth outcomes, but that the long-term ability of mentoring to produce particular outcomes and the ability for mentored youth to sustain gains over time are less certain."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L.
2019-07-22
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Federal Crime Control: Background, Legislation, and Issues [Updated May 6, 2005]
From the Summary: "States and localities have the primary responsibility for prevention and control of domestic crime, while the federal government's role is limited. As crime became more rampant, the federal government has increased its involvement in crime control efforts. Over a period of 20 years, Congress enacted five major anti-crime bills and increased appropriations for federal assistance to state and local law enforcement agencies. Since the terrorist attacks, however, federal law enforcement efforts have been focused more on countering terrorism and maintaining homeland security. Amid these efforts, however, Congress continues to address many crime-related issues. [...] Recently passed legislation aimed at protecting the public from sex offenders has come into question with respect to its effectiveness. Congress may want to examine more closely registration and notification laws and the sufficiency of federal funding for state registration enforcement. Other possible issues include providing oversight to the Department of Justice with respect to the development of national standards for preventing sexual assaults in prisons. Additionally, Congress may consider broadening the federal definition of hate crimes. Congress has begun to consider a measure (H.R. 1279) that would broaden the scope of the federal government's role in prosecuting violent crimes committed by members of youth gangs. With respect to gun control, Congress may consider legislation that would extend the semiautomatic assault weapons ban, which expired last year, as well as legislation that would regulate gun shows, among other things. This report will be updated as legislation warrants."
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Seghetti, Lisa M.; Hill, Cindy; Franco, Celinda
2005-05-06
