http://www2.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/NSAEBB/NSAEBB437/
A collection of ten declassified documents which show Henry Kissinger’s support for overturning the elected government of Chile under Salvador Allende and his backing for the military dictatorship which followed. From the National Security Archive
One of six regional reports on the comparative health loss due to diseases, injuries, and risk factors by age, sex, and geography. From the World Bank
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33200.pdf
Describes the nature and purposes of human trafficking in Latin America, regional and country anti-trafficking efforts, and U.S. policy issues. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43135.pdf
Describes the close trade relations between the U.S. and Ecuador and the recent friction between the U.S. and the leftist government of Rafael Correa. Also covers counter-narcotics efforts and Ecuador’s willingness to grant sanctuary to Assange and Snowden. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
Describes progress made since the 2011 border strategy was devised and provides updated objectives and actions to respond to evolving threats. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy
http://www.ers.usda.gov/media/1138077/gfa-24a.pdf
Surveys the status of food security in 76 countries classified by the World Bank as low or middle income with past food security problems. Estimate that 707 million people will be food-insecure during 2013. From the Economic Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
http://www.oas.org/documents/eng/press/Introduction_and_Analytical_Report.pdf
Discusses differing views of responding to the trafficking of drugs in the Americas, and the mandate among American nations to coordinate future policies and actions. From the Organization of American States
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42559.pdf
Describes the current problems in Haiti, U.S. policy goals and concerns, the role of the UN stabilization mission, and Congressional concerns about human rights, elections, security and counter-narcotics efforts.
From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists