3 Takeaways From the Mexico Peace Index 2023
Organized crime groups are increasingly driving violence in Mexico’s worst affected areas, a new report has revealed. Murders related to…
Gulf Cartel Still ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ on US-Mexico Border: Homeland Security
The Gulf Cartel has maintained a presence along the US-Mexico border across from south Texas for nearly a century, but…
The Fraudsters: Venezuela’s Organized Crime Vultures
“We’re watching your house, your wife, and your kids,” a calm but menacing voice told the journalist, a Venezuelan working…
Southern Mexico Extortion Suggests Migration of Central American Gangs
Reports of increasing extortion in southern Mexico suggest crackdowns on gangs in Central America may be pushing gang members to…
Death, Taxes, and Extortion: Why Latin American Companies Keep Paying Up
A new report has delved into the inner workings of extortion techniques across Latin America, showing the constant innovation needed…
Honduras’ State of Exception May Set Worrying Precedent
Honduran President Xiomara Castro declared a state of exception as extortion cases reached uncontrollable levels, raising fears she may be…