Elected for a Full Term, Ecuador’s Noboa Needs a Plan
In an election dominated by concerns about the rising threat of organized crime, Ecuador voted in current President Daniel Noboa…
Ecuador’s Election Sees President Accused of Drug Trade Ties
Drug trafficking accusations levied against a banana company owned by the family of Ecuador President Daniel Noboa may be politicized…
What’s Behind the Arrests of Mayors in Venezuela?
The arrests of seven mayors in Venezuela show how President Nicolás Maduro’s government has weaponized the supposed fight against organized…
How Trump’s Anti-Money Laundering Rollback Could Help LatAm Criminals
Experts say that the administration of President Donald Trump may be making it easier for criminals to get away with…
Corruption Sentences Pile Up in Ecuador, But Will It Matter?
Prosecutors in Ecuador have secured an unprecedented string of convictions in a series of high-profile corruption cases that have rocked…
Former Police Connect Private Security Companies and Crime Groups in Colombia
A series of recent arrests related to private security companies in Colombia shows how some of these businesses operate as…
How Forced Migration Strengthened Organized Crime in Venezuela
A new report from the World Bank has found that the forced displacement of millions of Venezuelans has helped consolidate…
How Narco Money Could Influence the Presidential Elections in Honduras. Again.
Anti-corruption advocates in Honduras have again raised concerns about the threat of illicit campaign financing ahead of the 2025 elections,…
What’s Behind the Distribution of Weapons to Public Employees in Venezuela?
Venezuela’s regime, led by Nicolás Maduro, has distributed weapons to state workers and militias, potentially aiming to expand the country’s…
How Trump’s Team Could Impact Anti-Crime Efforts in LatAm
As the new Trump administration takes office, Latin America braces for shifts in US policy, with organized crime high on…