Ismael Zambada Sicairos, alias “Mayito Flaco”
Ismael Zambada Sicairos, alias “Mayito Flaco” is one of the sons of Mexican drug trafficker Ismael Zambada García, alias “El…
Arrest of Jhonsson Pulpo Unlikely to Slow Peru’s Extortion Crisis
Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias “Jhonsson Pulpo,” the alleged leader of the Peruvian criminal group the Pulpos, was arrested in…
On the Radar: The End of Colombia’s Total Peace?
How is Colombia’s new president backing up his hardline campaign promises? Is Ecuador closing in on who ordered the most…
The US Anti-Drug Missile Strikes Are Back. But Are They Working?
The United States launched new strikes on vessels suspected of transporting drugs in late August—the first attacks after a two-month…
The InSight Take: Who Killed Fernando Villavicencio? Ecuador’s Reckoning.
Three years after presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was assassinated in Quito, Ecuador could be closing in on an answer to…
How AI Supported Research on Tren de Aragua in Brazil
There has been evidence of Tren de Aragua operating in Brazil since at least 2018, with the Venezuelan gang making…
Who’s Who in Brazil’s Historic Bank Master Fraud Case?
Brazil’s Bank Master collapsed in November 2025 when the Central Bank liquidated it over serious regulatory violations. The president of…
A Timeline of Brazil’s Bank Master Scandal
The collapse of Bank Master, and the ensuing investigation into the private bank are slowly revealing a criminal organization hiding…
On the Radar: De la Espriella Labels Criminal Groups ‘Terrorists’
Is Colombia’s terrorist label for all criminal groups a new tactic? Why have the US missile strikes against drug boats…
Cheap Drones Are A Costly Problem For Governments in Latin America
Mexico and the United States recently agreed to deepen security cooperation around counter-drone technology, as governments across Latin America race…