Kurtley Beale’s barrister says his accuser is a ‘manipulative woman’ who turned herself into ‘victim’
In short: Kurtley Beale’s lawyer says his complainant made false allegations due to her relationship issues. The Crown argued Mr…
US Trial of Honduras Ex-President Spotlights Thorny Security Ties
As the United States gears up for the drug trafficking trial of Honduran ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández, prosecutors face the…
Security Concerns Persist Despite Indictments for Honduras Prison Massacre
More than six months after Latin America’s deadliest female prison massacre, the Honduran government is slowly moving forward in its…
Brokers: Lynchpins of the Precursor Chemical Flow to Mexico
When Ana Gabriela Rubio Zea contacted her chemical suppliers in China on behalf of a new client, she needed to…
US-Ecuador Security Cooperation: A New Plan Colombia?
As Ecuador grapples with a security crisis, senior US military officials visited the country and signed a multi-million dollar aid…
‘Convince him he’s guilty’: Woman accusing Kurtley Beale of sexual assault made notes before phone call, court told
In short: A Sydney court hears a woman made notes before a secretly recorded call to Kurtley Beale over an…
Venezuela 2024: Elections and Criminal Consolidation
It is an election year in Venezuela, and President Nicolás Maduro is determined to cling to power. His criminal alliances…
How Rosario Became Argentina’s Drug Violence Capital
The war for control of the drug trade in Rosario, Argentina, has transformed the city into a hub for violence…
New Elections, Old Strategies: Repression in Venezuela
A wave of repression by President Nicolás Maduro’s administration in Venezuela has paralyzed opposition candidates in the lead-up to the…
InSight Crime’s Maps Inform Reporting in Ecuador
Ecuador’s security situation is changing rapidly. In his declaration of a state of emergency earlier this month, President Noboa designated…