Ecuador Is Coca Producer Country, Says President Noboa
Ecuador’s president announced unprecedented coca cultivation figures this week, highlighting the country’s role as a fledgling cocaine producer, though uncertainty…
Colombia’s Coca Crops Grew, But Cocaine Production Exploded, Latest Figures Show
Coca crops and cocaine production in Colombia increased during 2023, as the government has stopped forced eradication efforts and concentrated…
Uruguay Faces Rising Threat From Organized Crime
A series of recent criminal activities suggests that organized crime has set its sights on Uruguay and reveals the vulnerabilities…
El Salvador Tops Security Perceptions Survey as Chile, Ecuador Decline
Latin America and the Caribbean continue to be the region with the worst citizen perception of security according to an…
From Gangs to Gatekeepers: Criminal Capital in Durán
Durán’s street gangs are vilified for their current role in violence and criminality in the municipality, but their relationship with…
Narco-Subs Sail the Caribbean
The Caribbean, historically a key region for drug trafficking, has once again become the center of attention with the seizure…
Increased Foreign Presence Around Guyana is Helping Net More Cocaine
An enormous cocaine seizure in Guayana highlights the authorities’ dependence on foreign assistance in detecting the large quantities of cocaine…
A 3 Ton Cocaine Seizure in Venezuela Highlights Asia Trafficking Routes
The seizure of a three-ton cocaine shipment at Venezuela’s main airport highlights the role of airport infrastructure in international drug…
Marset’s Inner Circle Crumbles as the Elusive Uruguayan Trafficker Evades Capture
The pending extradition of yet another alleged key player in Sebatian Marset’s money laundering schemes marks his latest setback, as…
What Is Behind the Surge in Cocaine Seizures in the French Caribbean in 2024?
Record-breaking cocaine seizures in the French Caribbean in 2024 appear to be the result of rampant cocaine manufacturing in Latin…