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Bob Menendez: It is no exaggeration to say that crime and violence abetted by organized crime constitute central threats to democratic…

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
It is no exaggeration to say that crime and violence abetted by organized crime constitute central threats to democratic governance in Central America.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez highlights the impact of organized crime on democracy in Central America.

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