What’s Behind the Arrests of Mayors in Venezuela?
The arrests of seven mayors in Venezuela show how President Nicolás Maduro’s government has weaponized the supposed fight against organized…
Comuneros del Sur Disarming Marks Small Win for Colombia’s Total Peace
The demobilization of a dissident faction of the ELN is a symbolic step forward for Colombia’s Total Peace policy, which…
Communeros del Sur Disarming Marks Small Win for Colombia’s Total Peace
The demobilization of a dissident faction of the ELN is a symbolic step forward for Colombia’s Total Peace policy, which…
5 Years Later, How Has the Pandemic Changed Organized Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, organized crime in Latin America and the Caribbean has adopted new strategies and…
Debunking 3 Myths About Tren de Aragua
US President Donald Trump has put the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua at the center of his immigration enforcement efforts.…
The US Just Unsealed Drugs and Weapons Charges Against Ecuadorian Gang Boss ‘Fito’
The indictment of one of Ecuador’s top criminals by a US federal court suggests that he is still directing his…
Costa Rica’s ‘Caso Fénix:’ The Good, The Bad and the Ugly About Money Laundering
A recent multi-million-dollar money laundering investigation in Costa Rica illustrates how the government is attacking the country’s growing drug-related violence…
More Victims Seek Police Help With Rising Extortion in Peru
Reports of extortion are rising again in Peru, suggesting the crime is becoming increasingly common and victims are more willing…
Record Cocaine Seizure by Portugal Shows Narco Sub Reach and Load
The seizure of the largest-ever cocaine shipment transported via a narco submarine in Europe underscores the increasing sophistication and effectiveness…
The Global Malware Menace Born in Brazil
Imagine that you go to your bank’s website and a popup asks for your login and an access code sent…