Santa Muerte Worship Continues Spreading Beyond Mexico
The discovery in El Salvador of a shrine to Santa Muerte, a female deity associated with the criminal underworld, has…
El Salvador Profile
El Salvador is the spiritual homeland of Central America’s most notorious street gangs – the Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) and Barrio…
US Advances MS13 ‘Terrorism’ Case With Arrest of Sixth Top Leader
The recent arrest of a senior MS13 leader could provide prosecutors with greater insight into the relationship between the MS13’s…
InSight Crime’s 2023 Cocaine Seizure Round-Up
Record cocaine production and high demand for the drug contributed to criminal violence across Latin America and the Caribbean in…
What the Corruption Perceptions Index Actually Says About Corruption In Latin America
Latin American countries continued to score poorly on Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), but the report presents a…
InSight Crime’s 2023 Homicide Round-Up
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Organized Crime Ranked Top Political Risk in Critical LatAm Election Year
Organized crime and insecurity are the primary political risks facing Latin America in 2024 as the region enters a pivotal…
GameChangers 2023: Top 5 Criminal Newsmakers
Five groups have stood out in InSight Crime’s coverage during 2023. We analyze why, and what they tell us about…
GameChangers 2023: Through the Looking Glass
Welcome to InSight Crime’s GameChangers 2023, where we highlight the most important trends in organized crime in the Americas over the year. The…