GameChangers 2022: Drug Bonanza Amid Prohibition Challenges in 2023
As more governments in the region reject the drug war and prohibition model pushed by the United States, 2023 will…
GameChangers 2022: Could ‘Total Peace’ Lead to Disarmament of Colombia’s Armed Groups?
The last time a Colombian president sat down to negotiate peace with an illegal armed group, the process took almost…
GameChangers 2022: ‘Pink Cocaine,’ Cross-Border Battles, and the Frustrating Fight Against Mafia States
Welcome to InSight Crime’s Criminal GameChangers 2022, where we highlight the most important trends in organized crime in the Americas. The year saw…
Why Venezuela’s Army Faces Uphill Battle to Quell Colombia Border
In recent months, Venezuela has restored diplomatic ties with Colombia, welcomed Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro, and agreed to host talks…
Murders of Colombia’s Social Leaders at Six-Year High Despite Peace Talks
Killings of social leaders in Colombia have reached a six-year high, suggesting violence in the country’s most troubled regions has…
Should Europe Be Bracing for the Spread of Tusi?
Seizures of pink cocaine, or “tusi,” in Spain show how this synthetic drug has moved from primarily being used in…
How Organized Crime Profits from Migrant Flow Across Colombia’s Darién Gap
The Darién Gap, a perilous natural border between western Colombia and southern Panama, has become an alarmingly busy route for…
Ex-FARC Civil War in Putumayo Tests Colombia Government’s Resolve
An unending war between feuding guerrilla factions for control of Colombia’s coca-rich southern state of Putumayo continues to claim dozens…
Wildlife Trafficking Preys on the Amazon Basin
The Amazon rainforest is one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Bolivia is considered a “megadiverse country.” Over 48,000 animal…
Second Marquetalia
The Second Marquetalia is a group made up of former FARC guerrillas who refused to demobilize after the group’s peace…