Venezuela’s Airstrike on the ELN Tests 2 Decades of Chavista Tolerance
Colombia’s largest rebel group could be pushed from its longtime sanctuary, Venezuela, following the first major attack against the rebels…
Has Venezuela Declared War on Colombia’s ELN Guerrillas? | The InSight Take
The Venezuelan government launched strikes against the Colombian criminal group the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN)…
The Lives Behind the Headlines | Season 2 of InSight Crime’s Podcast
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Spotters, Jammers, and Hijackers: Costa Rica’s Cargo Theft System Explained
Cargo theft is a lucrative illicit business in Costa Rica that requires an advanced level of organization and planning, as…
Inside Costa Rica’s Highway Robbery Business | The InSight Take
Reporter Owen Alfonso rode from the Panamanian border to Peñas Blancas, the main crossing between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, in…
Highwaymen: How Cargo Theft Gangs Operate in Costa Rica
PEÑAS BLANCAS, COSTA RICA – It was after midnight when we finally reached Peñas Blancas. We could not have timed…
From Criminal Federation to Gang Wars: Rasquiña’s Legacy
An increasingly fragmented underworld has turned Ecuador into a battleground, with rival gangs driving violence to record levels in recent…
Gangs, Fintechs, and the Amazon: The Crime Agenda Awaiting Lula’s Fourth Term
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil’s 80-year-old president, completed a stunning turnaround to win a fourth presidential term, but with…
Organized Crime Postponed Democracy in Haiti, Again
As criminal governance becomes entrenched, the question about Haiti’s return to democracy is not when but how. In a briefing…
Haiti in Crisis: Why Elections Are Impossible Right Now | The InSight Take
Haiti elections are currently non-existent, leaving a power vacuum that empowers criminal groups. We examine the current state of the…