How a Gender Perspective Can Help Reduce Male Armed Violence
As gangs continue to drive violence across Latin America and the Caribbean, new research is examining how social constructions of…
Emergency Measures Fall Short in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago has extended a state of emergency to counter record homicides. But the measure, a standard strategy for…
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…
DataInSights: Why Are There More Women in Mexican Prisons for Organized Crime?
New data on Mexico’s female prison population suggests a rise in the number of women behind bars for involvement with…
Q&A: How the AGC Threatens Colombia’s Plans for Total Peace
One of Colombia’s biggest criminal groups is expanding its reach, threatening to disrupt the government’s peace processes with other armed…
Juan Orlando Hernández Declared Guilty on Drug Trafficking Charges
Honduran ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández has been convicted of drug trafficking and weapons charges by a jury in New York.…
Despite Rumors of a Split, PCC Remains United
Although the murder of a PCC member in São Paulo sparked rumors of a rift within the group, it is…
Unmasking the Foreign Players on Ecuador’s Criminal Chessboard
Ecuador declared war on 22 domestic drug trafficking gangs in January, proclaiming them terrorist organizations and arresting over 11,000 suspects.…
Does Music Drive Crime in Trinidad and Tobago?
Recent criminal cases involving artists of the “Trinibad” music genre have highlighted the links between the music industry and crime…
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…