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Latin America and the Caribbean

Research Brief

How Can Economic and Political Ties Between the United States and Mexico Be Strengthened?

This study identifies areas that are negatively affecting U.S.-Mexico relations and suggests that the two countries might take a binational approach to improving their long-term partnership.

Nov 27, 2012
Commentary

Will Mexico's New President Continue the War on the Cartels?

During his campaign, Enrique Peña Nieto, the victorious PRI candidate, promised frightened and war-weary Mexicans a reduction in the violence, but since his election victory in July, he has sounded more and more bellicose, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.

Nov 16, 2012
News Release

The Illicit Drug Landscape in the U.S and Paths for Future Efforts

The nature of the American drug problem has changed substantially over the last 20 years. It is now less of a crime problem illustrated by drug market violence and more of a health problem with higher rates of morbidity and mortality, and a criminal justice problem of burdensome incarceration rates.

Sep 18, 2012
Report

Historical Lessons for Creating Local Defense Forces for Afghanistan and Beyond

Lessons learned from past cases of local defense forces used in the context of counterinsurgency—in Indochina, Algeria, South Vietnam, Oman, El Salvador, Southern Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Iraq—can be applied to the current development of the Afghan Local Police.

Sep 18, 2012
Report

Insights and Opportunities for Improving U.S. Drug Policy

The nature of the American drug problem has changed substantially over the last 20 years. It is now less of a crime problem illustrated by drug market violence and more of a health problem with higher rates of morbidity and mortality, and a criminal justice problem of burdensome incarceration rates.

Sep 5, 2012
Testimony

New Challenges to U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts: An Assessment of the Current Terrorist Threat: Addendum

Document submitted on August 24, 2012 as an addendum to testimony presented before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 11, 2012.

Aug 27, 2012
Dissertation

Dynamics and Determinants of Family Transfers: The Mexican Case

Studies the interactions in Mexico between policies and the increased involvement of children in their parent's income security and well being.

Aug 9, 2012
Testimony

New Challenges to U.S. Counterterrorism Efforts

The United States confronts a more diverse terrorist threat in 2012 than it has in the past. Al Qaeda has exploited the turmoil created by the Arab uprisings to make tactical advances and open new fronts. In addition, several incidents in the past year suggest a resurgence of Iranian-sponsored terrorism.

Jul 11, 2012
Brochure

Center for Latin American Social Policy (CLASP) Brochure (English Version)

The Center for Latin American Social Policy (CLASP), part of RAND Labor and Population, is dedicated to improving the well-being of the Latin American population.

Jun 11, 2012
Periodical

RAND Review: Vol. 36, No. 1, Spring 2012

Stories cover Iran's nuclear threat, social security in Mexico, programs for veterans, crime costs, U.S. efforts in Afghanistan, the health insurance mandate, legal defense, marijuana legalization, global education, and Louisiana's coastal planning.

May 11, 2012
Report

United States and Mexico: Ties That Bind, Issues That Divide

This binational reference for U.S. and Mexican policymakers presents the interrelated issues of Mexican immigration to the United States and Mexico's economic and social development.

Apr 11, 2012
Journal Article

Are There Differences in the Medicare Experiences of Beneficiaries in Puerto Rico Compared with Those in the U.S. Mainland?

The authors compare the experiences of elderly Medicare beneficiaries in Puerto Rico with their English-preferring and Spanish-preferring Medicare counterparts in the U.S. mainland.

Mar 1, 2012
Periodical

RAND Review: Vol. 35, No. 3, Winter 2011-2012

Stories discuss world demographic trends, Afghan peace prospects, U.S. health care spending, California prisoner reentry, Latin American inequalities, global health, veterans' mental health, highway investments, teacher bonuses, and charter schools.

Jan 13, 2012
Journal Article

Change in Binge Eating and Binge Eating Disorder Associated with Migration from Mexico to the US

Migration from Mexico to the US is associated with an increased risk for Binge Eating Disorder (BED) that may be partially attributable to non-specific influences on internalizing disorders.

Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article

Resource Constraints and Educational Attainment in Developing Countries: Colombia 1945-2005

The author investigates the extent to which secondary and higher education supply constraints affected aggregate educational attainment in Colombia for cohorts born between 1945 and 1981.

Jan 1, 2012
Journal Article

Migration from Mexico to the United States and Conduct Disorder: A Cross National Study

The prevalence of CD increases dramatically across generations of the Mexican-origin population after migration to the United States.

Dec 1, 2011
Dissertation

Developing Stability: Community-Driven Development and Reconstruction in Conflict-Affected Settings

Tests the hypothesis that development and reconstruction actors can feasibly implement sound development and reconstruction across a relatively wide spectrum of conflict, but varying levels and natures of violence can affect its delivery.

Nov 4, 2011
Journal Article

Personal Retirement Accounts and Saving

Aging populations are leading countries worldwide to social security reforms. Many countries are moving from pay-as-you-go to personal retirement account (PRA) systems because of their financial sustainability and positive impact on private savings.

Nov 1, 2011
Journal Article

Coexistence of Obesity and Anemia in Children Between 2 and 18 Years of Age in Mexico

The risk for coexistence of obesity and anemia varied according to the gender and age of the children. Integral nutrition education programs are required to simultaneously address both of these issues.

Nov 1, 2011
Report

The Challenge of Violent Drug-Trafficking Organizations

Violent drug-trafficking organizations in Mexico produce, transship, and deliver into the U.S. tens of billions of dollars worth of narcotics annually. A Delphi exercise offers an assessment of the security situation in Mexico through the lens of existing research on urban unrest, historical insurgencies, and defense-sector reform.

Oct 21, 2011

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