Q&A: Europe Steps Up Work with Latin America Against Criminal Networks
The European Union has stepped up support to Latin America and the Caribbean, aware that growing alliances between European and…
The Fragile Peace Behind and Beyond Prison Bars in Colombia’s Buenaventura
“Since I took over leadership of Marte, I have improved conditions for detainees,” says Silvio,* a mediator between inmates and…
3 Reasons Landmines Are Making a Comeback in Colombia
After a promising decline in landmine incidents, Colombia is once again facing a surge in these explosive devices. This grim…
The Medellín Cartel
The Medellín Cartel, one of the most iconic and violent drug trafficking organizations in Colombia’s history, consolidated its control over…
Border Command
The Border Command (Comandos de la Frontera – CDF) is a Colombian criminal group that emerged in 2017. It was…
From Paraguay to Colombia: The Murderous Reach of Transnational Crime
The discovery of new evidence linked to a deceased witness in the case of Marcelo Pecci, a prominent Paraguayan anti-mafia…
Renewed War for Colombia Cocaine Center
The criminal war in northeast Colombia has escalated into a new phase of violence, as intense fighting between two Colombian…
Global Pressure Mounts: Venezuela, Bounties, and Crime
The US wanted poster offering a $25 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro is…
Maduro Inauguration to Consolidate Criminal Regime in Venezuela
After what appeared to be a stolen election, Nicolás Maduro today assumes another six-year mandate as Venezuela’s president. Heading a…
Colombia’s Peace Efforts Spark Criminal Disputes and Divisions
The prospects for peace in Colombia appear increasingly remote as illegal armed groups fragment amid a gold and cocaine bonanza.…