After Historic International Crackdown, Are Multinational Drug Ops the Future?
A recent international anti-drug operation led by Colombia that seized 1,400 tons of drugs laid bare the size and complexity…
The Cost of Crime Is Huge, and Probably Underestimated
High levels of crime in Latin America and the Caribbean are costing the region’s economies billions each year, according to…
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…
Massacres Surge as Gangs Atomize in Ecuador
A recent series of massacres in Ecuador is further evidence that more access to high-powered weapons, heightened impunity, and an…
The PCC Plays Its Dirty Game in Portuguese Football
Evidence linking Brazil’s biggest organized crime network and Portuguese football highlights how sports can serve as a vehicle for illicit…
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…
What an Internal Split Means for Colombia’s Second Marquetalia
A recent rift within the Second Marquetalia underscores the inherent fragility of alliances among Colombia’s illegal groups and highlights the…
Dominican Republic Breaks Seizure Record Amid Renewed Caribbean Trafficking
Record-breaking cocaine seizures in the Dominican Republic highlight the resurgence of the Caribbean as a major trafficking route to Europe…
Haiti Gangs Push For Power Amid Political Chaos
Gangs in Haiti are exploiting political turmoil to tighten their grip on the country, paralyzing domestic and international efforts to…
Colombia Nabs Another Top Tren de Aragua Leader With Venezuela’s Help
The arrest of a high-ranking Tren de Aragua member marks another significant blow to the gang’s operations in Colombia and…