Tren de Aragua’s ‘Johan Petrica’: Fugitive and Potential Heir
The killing of Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias “Niño Guerrero,” leaves Yohan José Romero, alias “Johan Petrica,” as the last…
Peru’s Next President Faces Extortion, Illegal Mining, and a Hostile Congress
Conservative hardliner Keiko Fujimori is poised to become Peru’s next president, following a chaotic and divisive election that has underscored…
Yohan José Romero, alias ‘Johan Petrica’
Yohan José Romero, alias “Johan Petrica,” is the leader of the criminal mining syndicate Las Claritas Sindicato as well as…
Tren de Aragua Leader ‘Niño Guerrero’ Killed in Venezuela
Tren de Aragua leader Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias “Niño Guerrero,” has been killed during joint operations between the United…
On the Radar: Colombia’s ‘Otoniel,’ Venezuela’s Illegal Miners, and Mexico’s World Cup
What do the latest government moves on illegal mining in Venezuela show? What does Colombia’s sentencing of “Otoniel” mean for…
New Venezuelan Mining Law Obscures Old Corruption Problems
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On the Radar: A Border Dispute Creates Criminal Opportunity
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Cocaine and Gold: The Battle to Protect Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park
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The Criminal Portfolio Sustaining Military Loyalty in Venezuela
On November 27, 2024 – just over a year before the US invaded Caracas to arrest him – Venezuelan President…
5 Crime Groups You Need to Know to Understand Post-Maduro Venezuela
The arrest of Nicolás Maduro marks a new chapter for organized crime in Venezuela. The country’s slew of criminal groups…