Deadly Gestures: Brazilian Gangs Crack Down on Hand Signs
In Brazil, where shifts in gang dynamics have created new violent hotspots, innocent bystanders are becoming victims of turf wars…
Haiti Violence Surges as Gangs Expand Influence
Haiti’s gangs caused thousands of deaths and the displacement of over a million people in the past year, according to…
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…
Colombia’s Peace Efforts Spark Criminal Disputes and Divisions
The prospects for peace in Colombia appear increasingly remote as illegal armed groups fragment amid a gold and cocaine bonanza.…
Do Changes in Mexico’s Fentanyl Production Explain a Drop in US Overdoses?
Kevin González was at a point of total desperation when he decided to check himself into an addiction treatment center…
The Forgotten Human Smuggling Route in the Darién
After a long flight over a sea of trees, the ocean begins to emerge through the window of the twin-propeller…
Jailhouse Massacre in Ecuador Illustrates Rapid Criminal Evolution
A recent massacre inside Ecuador’s largest and most violent prison is an ominous sign that the country’s multiple criminal organizations…
Crime, Drugs, and Violence Top Concerns in Uruguay’s Election
As Uruguayans prepare to vote in the first round of presidential elections on October 27, security has emerged as a…
Colombia’s Coca Crops Grew, But Cocaine Production Exploded, Latest Figures Show
Coca crops and cocaine production in Colombia increased during 2023, as the government has stopped forced eradication efforts and concentrated…
Tren de Guayana Gang Expands Into Southern Venezuela Mining Towns
Tren de Guayana, one of Venezuela’s oldest illegal mining groups, allegedly has used ties to President Nicolás Maduro’s administration to…