National governments must take stronger measures to stop arms trafficking and allow legal remedies for their harms, according to a newly issued opinion by the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, a long awaited finding that comes as Mexico is pressuring the United States to stop the illegal flow of guns across its borders.
The court, which is based in Costa Rica and has jurisdiction over some mem...
The Inter-American Court’s decision represents a significant, though ultimately constrained, challenge to the legal framework surrounding firearms trade, specifically the role of the United States. The RED team’s factual snapshot reveals a highly specific and destabilizing problem: a torrent of military-grade weaponry flowing from the U.S. directly into Mexico, fueling cartel violence and contributing to a dramatic rise in homicides. This isn’t just about statistics; it’s about the erosion of f...