Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-256) and index.
Contents
Chiapas : history sets the stage for paramilitarism -- Paramilitary groups of chiapas : targets, triad, foot soldiers -- Precursors to Colombia's Autodefensas -- Colombia's paramilitary triad -- El Salvador : the rise of paramilitaries -- El Salvador's PMGS peak and recede -- Conclusion : the PMG triad.
Summary
Analyzes the dynamics that facilitate the emergence and mobilization of paramilitary groups, and provides a framework to develop effective policies aimed at making these organizations less of a danger.
