Associate Fellow
In my research, I examine “iron fist” (mano dura) policies, which are repressive policies used to combat violence and crime in Latin America. I am particularly interested in the different types of these policies, how they are used as instruments of governance, and how they affect the ability of civil society actors to act. To this end, I am developing a typology of mano dura cases and conducting interviews and workshops with activists affected by both criminal and state violence. I also investigate how criminal violence and state repression intertwine. My research aims to better understand how those affected cope with this dual threat.
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