Women in the Armed and Police Forces: Resolution 1325 and Peace Operations in Latin America

Latin-American countries are important contributors within the peace operations scenario. In regional terms, contribution has increased by 725% throughout the last decade and this trend is not showing any prospective signs of change towards the near future. Congresses' yearly approvals and the involvement of Ministries such as the Foreign Affairs and Defence show how the presence in MINUSTAH is politically supported. However, for many decision makers and actors who are directly involved in peace operations some questions remain unsolved: the mission's action limits, the steps to follow in the institutional reconstruction process, and the links between security and development.