How a New Port Created Ecuador’s Latest Criminal Epicenter
It was around 3 p.m. on July 19 when a young man stumbled into a small billiards hall in the…
The Shifting Tides of Drug Trafficking on Venezuela’s Margarita Island
The small fishing vessel Sedna set sail as usual on the morning of June 3 from Punta Arenas, one of…
Why Mexican Traffickers Are Leaving Zulia, Venezuela
Major Mexican drug trafficking networks that used to have a strong presence in the state of Zulia in northwest Venezuela…
Why Is the US Attacking ‘Cartels’ That Don’t Exist?
US authorities have said recent missile strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean — and now in the Pacific…
Video: How Juan Ramón Matta Ballesteros Shaped Honduras’ Drug Trade
Honduran drug trafficker Juan Ramón Matta Ballesteros has died in a US prison at age 80, though his drug trafficking…
Chinese Broker’s Arrest Hits Mexico’s Fentanyl Trade Harder Than ‘Kingpin’ Captures
After several months on the run, a Chinese citizen accused of leading a transnational drug trafficking network with ties to…
Can Peru’s New President José Jerí Win His ‘War on Crime’?
The “war on crime” proposed by Peru’s new president faces major challenges as he seeks to pull the country out…
Behind the Curtain: How Trump’s Spat With Colombia Could Impact Anti-Drug Ops
InSight Crime’s Managing Editor Deborah Bonello and Co-Director Jeremy McDermott dig into the latest war of words between President Donald…
Three Crime Challenges Facing Bolivia’s New President
Bolivia elected a new president who will immediately face an acute economic crisis that could limit the government’s ability to…
Feeding the Beast: MS13 in Nashville
In early 2017, Hansy Sanchez was selling drugs at Bola 8, a dingy Latino pool hall and bar in a…