Transfers of Gang Leaders Focus Points for Ecuador’s Prison Violence
With Ecuador having suffered yet another round of attacks against authorities and prisoners, the government’s default strategy of transferring gang…
54 Individuals Have Been Extradited In 2022
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat Mercedes Ivonne Martell Obeso, handed over to the US government on October 17 to stand…
Australia–Japan military cooperation retains capital punishment risk
Authors: Donald R Rothwell, ANU and Mai Sato, Monash University Throughout 2022, Australia–Japan military cooperation has been the subject of…
US-China strategic competition unchecked is headed for disaster
Author: Editorial Board, ANU The world’s two largest powers are on a collision course. Strategic competition between the United States…
Garcia Luna’s Motion To Dismiss Drug Charges Denied
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat The request by the defense of former Public Security Secretary Genaro García Luna to annul…
InSight Crime: Facing Death and Dismissal, Mexico’s Mothers Keep Searching
This article reposted from InSight Crime. Five madres buscadoras, women searching for their disappeared relatives, have been murdered in Mexico…
Customs & Border Patrol Officers Seize $18.6M in Meth at Laredo Texas Port of Entry
“Socalj” for Borderland Beat Packages containing 2,033 pounds of methamphetamine were seized by CBP officers at World Trade Bridge. U.S.…
Tijuana, Baja California: A Gang Of Kidnappers Operated In The Chapultepec Area
“Sol Prendido” for Borderland Beat A gang of kidnappers operated in the middle of the “golden zone” of Tijuana. They…
Sam Matekane – can a diamond magnate help Lesotho to sparkle?
“It wasn’t an easy decision for him because politics has become poisoned. But the country was going down, the economy,…
DR Congo conflict: Why Kenyan troops are joining the battle
More than 100,000 people have fled their homes and dozens been killed after fighting reignited between Congolese soldiers and the…