Urban Peacebuilding: Lessons from Latin America’s Mayors

March 24, 2023 01:30:02
Urban Peacebuilding: Lessons from Latin America’s Mayors
Events at USIP
Urban Peacebuilding: Lessons from Latin America’s Mayors

Mar 24 2023 | 01:30:02

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Show Notes

On March 23, USIP held a discussion about criminal violence with local Latin American officials and a U.S. expert in violence prevention. These frontline officials will discuss both their achievements and ongoing challenges in providing the immediate security that citizens demand while also addressing the long-term structural drivers of violent crime.

Speakers

Keith MinesIntroductory Remarks
Director, Latin America Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace 

Guillermo Céspedes
Violence Prevention Expert; Former Deputy Mayor of Los Angeles

Óscar Escobar
Mayor of Palmira, Colombia

Alexander Mejía
City Council Member, Choloma, Honduras 

Mario Vásquez
Mayor of Ciudad Delgado, El Salvador

Mary SpeckModerator
Senior Expert, Latin America, U.S. Institute of Peace

 

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/urban-peacebuilding-lessons-latin-americas-mayors

 

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