On the Radar: Ecuador Boat Strikes, Peru Prisons, and Bolivia’s Coca Surge
What’s different about the US anti-drug strategy in Ecuador? Is Keiko Fujimori delivering on her tough-on-crime campaign promises in Peru?…
Arrest of Jhonsson Pulpo Unlikely to Slow Peru’s Extortion Crisis
Jhonsson Smit Cruz Torres, alias “Jhonsson Pulpo,” the alleged leader of the Peruvian criminal group the Pulpos, was arrested in…
On the Radar: The End of Colombia’s Total Peace?
How is Colombia’s new president backing up his hardline campaign promises? Is Ecuador closing in on who ordered the most…
On the Radar: US Eyes Ground War Against Crime
What’s next for the US military campaign against Latin America’s criminal groups? What’s behind Chile and Peru’s recent security crackdowns?…
Ketamine Trafficking Expands Across Latin America
More and more countries across Latin America and the Caribbean are reporting cases of ketamine trafficking, reflecting a shift in…
On the Radar: ELN Bombing in Colombia Days Before New President Takes Office
How are Colombia’s armed groups positioning themselves as a new, hard-line president takes power? Is gang violence spreading from Ecuador’s…
Podcast | “They Are Going to Kill Us”: Sex Workers in Peru Face Extortion and Violence
Sex workers in Peru face extortion and violence at the hands of police officers and members of Tren de Aragua.…
On The Radar: Airstrikes Aren’t Stopping Cocaine, DEA Admits
Have US airstrikes in the Caribbean and Pacific actually slowed the flow of cocaine? Who is “El 03,” the man…
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…
On the Radar: A Right Turn in Colombia and Peru Ups Security Concerns
Will Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella keep his security promises in office? Why did the DEA let fentanyl flow…