Drones Fuel Criminal Arms Race in Latin America
Organized crime in Latin America has found drones to be an effective and modern tactical advantage. In countries like Brazil,…
The Fragile Peace Behind and Beyond Prison Bars in Colombia’s Buenaventura
“Since I took over leadership of Marte, I have improved conditions for detainees,” says Silvio,* a mediator between inmates and…
3 Reasons Landmines Are Making a Comeback in Colombia
After a promising decline in landmine incidents, Colombia is once again facing a surge in these explosive devices. This grim…
The Rise of Global Crime Networks: European Mafias in the Americas
The expansion of foreign criminal groups into Latin America has taken on a new dimension in the last decade, with…
Italy’s Camorra Moves Into Colombia’s Cocaine Capital
Two high-ranking members of Italy’s Camorra mafia were arrested in Medellín, Colombia, in a multinational operation against cocaine trafficking. Authorities…
Colombia Government Announces Peace Dialogue With AGC
In a move that could potentially turn Colombia’s criminal landscape on its head, the government has announced it will open…
Predictions for Venezuela’s Post-Election Criminal Landscape
Nicolás Maduro claimed another six years in power after a disputed election, which will result in another wave of migration…
Colombia’s Historic Drop in Deforestation Could Be Linked to Criminal Groups
Deforestation in Colombia has fallen to its lowest levels in 23 years, suggesting the government’s fight against environmental crime has…
Why Colombia’s Second Marquetalia May Finally Be Ready for Peace
The dissident guerrilla group known as the Second Marquetalia has entered peace negotiations with the government of Colombia, and appears…
Luciano Marín Arango, alias ‘Iván Márquez’
Luciano Marín Arango, alias “Iván Márquez,” is a former guerrilla commander who rejected a 2016 peace agreement and formed a…