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1 online resource (iii, 44 pages) : color illustrations, color maps |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"January 2022." |
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"GAO-22-104680." |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background. -- Available data show firearms came from 40 other countries, including the U.S. -- U.S. agencies conduct efforts that may help disrupt firearms trafficking in the four Central American countries. -- State plans to develop additional efforts focused on firearms in Central America but lacks sufficient information about countries' needs. -- Conclusions. -- Recommendation for executive action. -- Agency comments. -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
The four Central American countries Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras have high rates of violence, including homicide. According to foreign crime data and foreign officials, most homicides in the countries are committed with firearms imported legally or illegally from other countries. Violence and insecurity in the countries have been identified as contributing factors in migration to the U.S. . This report examines (1) U.S. agencies' knowledge about firearms trafficking to criminals in these countries, (2) U.S. agencies' efforts to disrupt firearms trafficking in these countries, and (3) U.S. planning to address firearms trafficking in these countries. GAO recommends that State obtain information about conditions in the four countries to support the development of effective programs to reduce the availability of illicit firearms. |
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Description based on online resource, title from PDF cover (GAO, viewed Oct. 7, 2023). |
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United States. Department of State -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Department of State
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Illegal arms transfers -- Central America.
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Gun control -- Central America.
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Arms transfers -- Central America.
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Armes -- Trafic -- Amérique centrale.
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Armes à feu -- Contrôle -- Amérique centrale.
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Armes -- Vente -- Amérique centrale.
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Arms transfers
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Gun control
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Illegal arms transfers
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Central America
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Firearms trafficking: more information is needed to inform United States efforts in Central America |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-22-104680 |
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