Why Organized Crime in Venezuela Won’t Die Without Maduro
Fentanyl today is not the same market it was a few years ago. Help us continue investigating how synthetic drug…
Peru’s Next President Faces Extortion, Illegal Mining, and a Hostile Congress
Conservative hardliner Keiko Fujimori is poised to become Peru’s next president, following a chaotic and divisive election that has underscored…
On the Radar: A Right Turn in Colombia and Peru Ups Security Concerns
Will Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella keep his security promises in office? Why did the DEA let fentanyl flow…
The InSight Take: Colombia Turns Right With Abelardo de la Espriella. Here Are the Washington and Security Challenges.
The winner of Colombia’s presidential elections, Abelardo de la Espriella, promised to stop negotiating with guerrilla armies and to unleash…
Two Extremes: The Security Choices Facing Colombian Voters
Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella, two candidates with opposing visions for Colombia’s future on security, drugs, and peace,…
On the Radar: Criminal Shake-Ups in Ecuador and Venezuela as Colombia Votes on Security
Will the killing of Tren de Aragua founder Niño Guerrero have much impact on organized crime? Does the capture of…
What Criminal Challenges Does Colombia’s Next President Face?
Over 21,000 professionals trust InSight Crime for expert analysis on organized crime in Latin America Join our network of thought…
On the Radar: Alex Saab’s Deportation, Colombian Elections, and Sinaloa Cartel Investigations
Why is the deportation of a key Chavista figure to the US so important? How will Colombia’s elections affect organized…
Can Guatemala’s New Attorney General Reignite the Anti-Corruption Fight?
The appointment of Gabriel Estuardo García Luna as Guatemala’s new attorney general could put the brakes on a period of…
Maduro Consolidates Criminal Power in Venezuela Municipal Elections
Venezuela held municipal elections on July 27 to mark the end of this election cycle, which the regime of President…