Criminals Set Their Sights on Peru’s Cultural Legacy
The looting of archaeological heritage and land trafficking in Peru is reaching alarming levels, and authorities lack the resources and…
CJNG’s Fuel Theft Empire in the Crosshairs of US Treasury Sanctions
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned 26 Mexican companies involved in fuel theft, signaling the growing importance of…
DataInSights: Chop Shops Make a Comeback in São Paulo
Vehicle theft is back on the rise in São Paulo following years of decline, as criminal groups exploit supply chain…
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…
With Venezuelan Criminal Groups Strengthening, Violence in Cúcuta Rises
The principal crossing point from Venezuela into Colombia, the frontier city of Cúcuta, has seen rising levels of violence as…
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…
3 Takeaways From Transparencia Venezuela’s Illicit Economies Index
The Venezuelan government’s failure to prevent the proliferation of organized crime groups means four illicit activities now generate an income…
How Counterfeit Dollars Have Overrun Venezuela
In the heart of the commercial sector of the Sabana Grande neighborhood, in Caracas, Venezuela, more and more vendors have…
Venezuela’s Reliance on Contraband Food Risks Industry Collapse
Venezuela’s agriculture and drinks industries may be on the brink of collapse, business leaders warn, as domestic producers face insurmountable…
Paraguay’s New Cabinet Shadowed by Criminal Ties
Paraguay’s new president, who was sworn in on August 15, will face entrenched organized criminal interests, some of which appear…