Brazil’s ‘Anti-Oruam’ Bill Won’t Stop Crime Crooners
A new anti-crime bill in Brazil targets the son of a jailed Red Command gang leader who is using his…
Crime and Religion in Brazil: The Expansion of Rio’s Pure Third Command
In a powerful illustration of how religion mixes with crime, Brazilian police scaled a water tank in a Rio de…
The 5 Most-Read Criminal Actor Profiles in 2024
This year, several criminal actors stood out for their staying power or ability to adapt in the face of an…
Santa Muerte Worship Continues Spreading Beyond Mexico
The discovery in El Salvador of a shrine to Santa Muerte, a female deity associated with the criminal underworld, has…
How Venezuela’s Prison System Fueled a Reggaeton Star’s Career
The Venezuelan singer “Rsiete” is a mysterious figure. A full view of his face is nowhere to be found on…
What Netflix’s ‘Griselda’ Gets Wrong About Women in Organized Crime
Netflix recently released its eponymous Griselda Blanco biopic, starring Sofía Vergara, which follows the drug trafficker’s journey from Medellín to…
Does Music Drive Crime in Trinidad and Tobago?
Recent criminal cases involving artists of the “Trinibad” music genre have highlighted the links between the music industry and crime…
Chile Ups Efforts Against ‘Narco’ Mausoleums and Funerals
The Chilean government has opened up a new front in the fight against drug trafficking, incorporating social and cultural approaches…
How Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel Has Stayed United for Decades
The break-up cycle of large criminal groups in Mexico is a predictable one. One after another, groups have arisen to…
Sinaloa’s Rat, Jalisco’s Rooster: The Evolution of Cartel Patches in Mexico
The discovery of a previously unknown military-style patch identifying a specialized drone warfare unit within Mexico’s CJNG highlights the range…