DataInSights: Chop Shops Make a Comeback in São Paulo
Vehicle theft is back on the rise in São Paulo following years of decline, as criminal groups exploit supply chain…
Guyana Profile
At least 70% of Guyana is covered by thick Amazonian jungle, making this small nation a difficult territory to control.…
Ecuador’s War on Gangs Stumbles in Key Coastal City
The Ecuadorian government is brandishing the results of its national gang crackdown as a victory, but continuing violence in the…
Cycling team has bikes stolen, has to borrow from rivals to race
Competing in a multi-stage bike race is hard enough at the best of times. But for UK-based team Lifeplus-Wahoo, things…
Prisoner Torture and Abuse Rife in Ecuador’s Gang Crackdown
When the military entered Latacunga prison in Cotopaxi, Ecuador on the afternoon of January 14, the inmates knew they were…
State Inertia and Organized Crime Limit Colombia’s Coca Substitution Program
Changes in the leadership of Colombia’s illicit crop substitution program and problems in its implementation raise questions about how organized…
Cheyo Anthrax’s Murder Highlights How Few Are Irreplaceable in Mexico’s Underworld
The recent killing of a key member of the Sinaloa Cartel may spell the end of one of its armed…
Mexico’s Extreme Election Violence Explained
Political candidates in criminally strategic states like Chiapas, Guerrero, and Michoacán saw an outburst of violence this election cycle in…
Data InSights: Latin America Smugglers Opt for Commercial Flights
Smugglers transporting illicit drugs, arms, and gold are increasingly using commercial and cargo flights to move shipments, according to data…
Tren del Llano
Tren del Llano (Train of the Plain) is one of the first large criminal gangs, known locally as “megabandas,” to…