Mirror of Control: How the ELN Dominates Both Arauca and Apure
“Every organism in the territory. Every cell there is. They want to control it absolutely.” That is how a human…
Guerrilla Governance: The ELN’s Social Control in Táchira
On July 25, 2025, bursts of gunfire disrupted the usual calm in La Fría, a town in the Venezuelan state…
How a New Port Created Ecuador’s Latest Criminal Epicenter
It was around 3 p.m. on July 19 when a young man stumbled into a small billiards hall in the…
On the Radar: Latin America Blurs the Line Between Crime and Terrorism
This week, we look at the recent designation of two Brazilian powerhouse gangs as terrorist organizations in Paraguay, the passing…
Can Peru’s New President José Jerí Win His ‘War on Crime’?
The “war on crime” proposed by Peru’s new president faces major challenges as he seeks to pull the country out…
Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (CSRL)
The Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel (Cártel de Santa Rosa de Lima – CSRL) is a regional criminal group based…
Venezuela Is So Corrupt That Criminals Are Impersonating Government Officials
At least seven people have been arrested in Venezuela this year for posing as corrupt officials from the justice system,…
Brazil’s Red Command Turned Turf Control Into Ride-Hailing Monopoly
Brazil’s Red Command gang created its own Uber-style ride-hailing app, showing how Brazilian gangs are combining real-world territorial control and…
Beyond Tren de Aragua: Venezuelan Gangs Spread Across Latin America
While headlines and political speeches have focused predominately on Tren de Aragua, another criminal group from Venezuela has expanded its…
Former Mexico Official’s Alleged CJNG Ties Spur International Manhunt
Authorities in Mexico have made a high-profile arrest just as they mount an international manhunt to capture a former security…