Tren de Aragua Factions Persist Despite Venezuela’s Crackdown
Gangs allied to Venezuela’s mega-gang, Tren de Aragua, remain operational despite multiple security operations against it, calling into question the…
Drug Traffickers Producing More Cocaine in Europe: EU Report
Some cocaine production has shifted from Latin America to Europe, as criminal groups explore new trafficking methods and authorities boost…
Biggs Nursing Homes for Veterans Plagued with Scandal, Failed to Investigate Injuries
Last Updated on June 17, 2024 Nursing homes for aging veterans owned by William “Bill” Biggs, the husband of South…
Data InSights: Security Boost to Tackle Brazil’s Flood Chaos Led to More Marijuana Seizures
Major floods in the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul led to record marijuana seizures there as criminal…
US Drug Overdose Deaths Are Dropping, and Here’s Why
When Dennis Cauchon started to notice a sharp drop in drug overdose deaths in the fall of 2023 in the…
Venezuela’s Prisons Remain Out of Control Despite Government Measures
Venezuelan authorities declared victory last year after several operations to retake control of prisons in the hands of gang leaders…
DataInSights: Chop Shops Make a Comeback in São Paulo
Vehicle theft is back on the rise in São Paulo following years of decline, as criminal groups exploit supply chain…
Ecuador’s War on Gangs Stumbles in Key Coastal City
The Ecuadorian government is brandishing the results of its national gang crackdown as a victory, but continuing violence in the…
Prisoner Torture and Abuse Rife in Ecuador’s Gang Crackdown
When the military entered Latacunga prison in Cotopaxi, Ecuador on the afternoon of January 14, the inmates knew they were…
Massie Intros Bill Banning Biden AI Censorship R&D Funding
Last Updated on June 6, 2024 Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a bill today to end the Biden Administration’s…