Kings, Killers, and Cabras: Profiling Durán’s Criminal Players
Durán’s criminal underworld is dominated by the fierce rivalry between the Latin Kings and the Chone Killers. Their differences —…
Security Forces in Venezuela Extort Detainees Amid Political Repression
The United States sanctioned several Venezuelan government officials for extorting money from political detainees, highlighting how President Nicolás Maduro administration…
4 Ways AI Is Shaping Organized Crime in Latin America
With access to artificial intelligence increasing rapidly, some of Latin America’s organized crime groups have begun wielding it for criminal…
Ex-Intel Official Explains Chile’s Organized Crime Explosion
For decades, Chile enjoyed an enviable position in South America, seemingly relatively untouched by the violence that organized crime had…
As Government Pressure Mounts, Ecuador’s Armed Gangs Strike Gold
After a 24-hour search party in the early days of July, police and military were met with gunfire as they…
As Government Pressure Mounts, Ecuador’s Gangs Strike Gold
After a 24-hour search party in the early days of July, police and military were met with gunfire as they…
Venezuela Businesses Increasingly Need Dollars. Loansharks Are Taking Advantage.
In February 2024, two young men started hanging out in a store in the central Venezuelan state of Lara. The…
Peru Extortion Scheme Shows How Private Schools Make Easy Targets
Extortionists are targeting upscale private schools in Peru’s third-largest city, underscoring how exclusive educational institutions have emerged as sources of…
In Zulia, Venezuela, Not Even Schools Escape Extortion
A threatening pamphlet sent to residents of a fishing village in the state of Zulia, Venezuela, marked a turning point…
DataInSights: Is Chile Losing Control of its Prisons?
Chilean authorities appear to be losing control of the country’s prisons, as growing overcrowding tempts criminals into challenging security measures…