Neil Pyper

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Corrupt, Violent And Overcrowded: Inside Latin America’s Prisons

Posted by ETFalpha ⋅ September 3, 2015 ⋅ 1 Comment

By Neil Pyper The recent escape of Mexican drug cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán from a Mexican maximum-security prison was a high profile example of the failings of prison systems throughout Latin America. His escape through a 1.5km tunnel made a mockery of the jail’s security and also raised serious questions about corruption. Seven … Continue reading →

How Peru’s Drug Trade Is Threatening Its Economic Growth

Posted by ETFalpha ⋅ August 23, 2015 ⋅ 1 Comment

By Neil Pyper Peru has been hailed an emerging market success story, with more than a decade of GDP growth in excess of 6%. While booming mining exports have been the overwhelming driver of this, the shopping malls and SUVs in Lima and other major cities are evidence that domestic demand has also been buoyant. … Continue reading →