Katherine Aguirre

Katherine Aguirre is a researcher at the Igarapé Institute in Brazil, focusing on issues related to firearms trafficking and violence in Latin America. Her work often investigates the origins of firearms used in crimes within the region, particularly the significant role of the United States as a source of these weapons. Aguirre advocates for better control over firearm access in the U.S. and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation to address the challenges posed by arms trafficking and its contributions to violence in Latin American countries.