OUR WORK
At ILAPS we understand that the challenges of justice, peace and security transcend national borders. For this reason, we work with a regional perspective that allows us to share lessons learned, build joint responses, and strengthen cooperation among countries. Our work is supported by strong alliances with international, regional, and national organizations and government institutions, which enable us to generate comparative analysis, propose innovative solutions, and accompany transformation processes in the security and justice sectors. This approach allows us to identify common patterns of violence and crime across Latin America and the Caribbean, while promoting synergies that enhance democratic stability and peacebuilding
COUNTRY PROGRAMS
Colombia
Colombia faces a complex security landscape: the persistence of illegal economies, the fragmentation of armed groups, weak institutional presence in several regions, and ongoing challenges in the implementation of peace agreements. These are compounded by citizen distrust and political polarization, which hinder the achievement of sustainable consensus. ILAPS contributes to this scenario through applied research, institutional capacity building, and the design of technological tools that promote transparency, accountability, and public trust. Our work seeks to advance a comprehensive vision of security that integrates justice, social reconciliation, and democratic governance
Ecuador
Ecuador is undergoing a critical moment marked by the expansion of transnational organized crime, rising prison violence, and the growth of illicit economies that undermine state institutions. These dynamics have placed democratic stability and citizen trust under significant strain. In this context, ILAPS provides regional analysis to better understand how Ecuador’s violence is connected to broader regional dynamics, while also promoting binational and multilateral cooperation initiatives. Our work supports comprehensive responses that strengthen the security and justice sectors under principles of democratic legitimacy, human rights, and community resilience.
Haiti
Haiti is experiencing one of the most severe security crises in the hemisphere, characterized by the territorial control of armed gangs, structural state weakness, and a humanitarian emergency that disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations. The lack of a strong institutional framework and the limited capacity of state response further aggravate the cycle of violence and exclusion. ILAPS seeks to contribute to the regional reflection on Haiti as a shared challenge that requires sustained international cooperation, local capacity building, and solutions that integrate security, development, and social reconciliation. Our commitment is to generate analytical inputs and collaborative bridges that strengthen regional responses to the Haitian crisis.
Brazil
​Brazil faces interconnected security challenges where urban violence, organized crime, and environmental degradation overlap. Armed groups exert influence not only in major cities but also across the Amazon, where illegal mining, logging, and trafficking threaten Indigenous communities and fragile ecosystems. These dynamics blur the lines between environmental and human security. ILAPS seeks to analyze how these forms of criminal control impact governance, community safety, and territorial integrity, promoting responses that link peacebuilding, environmental protection, and local resilience.
REGIONAL
ANALYSIS
Beyond country-level initiatives, ILAPS provides regular, in-depth analysis of peace, conflict, and security trends across Latin America and the Caribbean. Our work is grounded in the understanding that no country in the region can be understood in isolation. By examining local dynamics through a regional lens, ILAPS helps identify shared challenges and opportunities, building bridges between contexts and fostering collaborative solutions to complex security and governance issues.
North & Central America
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Mexico
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Guatemala
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Honduras
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El Salvador
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Nicaragua
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The Caribbean
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Haiti
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Dominican Republic
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South America
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Colombia
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Venezuela
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Ecuador
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Brazil
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Bolivia
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Chile
