DataInSights: Latin America’s Homicide Hotspots
Brutal fights to control lucrative criminal economies have led specific provinces and cities across Latin America to have sky-high homicide…
The Tancol: Venezuela’s Phantom Enemy
In Venezuela, the government is literally fighting a ghost. In mid-2021, a mysterious new criminal actor appeared in Venezuela. It…
Humanitarian Aid Blocked by Armed Groups in Colombia
Armed groups are obstructing humanitarian organizations’ access to several parts of Colombia, possibly to suppress reports of human rights violations…
What Is Behind Wave of Homicides in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico?
A rise in migrant smuggling and synthetic drug trafficking could explain a recent spike in homicides in Ciudad Juárez, a…
InSight Crime Presents at UNODC Conference
What are your thoughts? Click here to send InSight Crime your comments. We encourage readers to copy and distribute our…
Increasingly Brazen Gaitanistas Attack Colombia’s Biggest Gold Mine
Attacks on Colombia’s largest private gold mine by the Gaitanistas, one of the country’s strongest criminal organizations, have demonstrated the…
Cocaine Seizures Spike in Sweden as Traffickers Seek Secondary Routes
Historic cocaine seizures in Sweden in recent months highlight the Nordic country’s increasing role as a gateway for cocaine from…
Khan picks another fight with Pakistan’s body politic
Author: Imtiaz Gul, Islamabad Pakistan’s is witnessing yet another stand-off between former prime minister Imran Khan and sections of the…
How Grenades Became a Common Part of Venezuela’s Criminal Arsenal
Grenades like those usually seen on battlefields have become common weapons in Venezuela’s underworld, where criminal groups regularly use them…
3 Takeaways From UNICEF Report on Child Recruitment in Colombia
A new study has revealed how Colombia’s armed groups have changed tactics around child recruitment. The study, jointly carried out…