Latin America’s Criminal Bankers: Explaining Colombians’ Monopoly on Gota-a-Gota
Three cases in recent weeks highlight how Colombian groups continue to dominate gota-a-gota loansharking schemes across Central and South America,…
Shark Fin Trade Thriving in Latin America, Despite Promises of Progress
With record shark fin seizures continuing across Latin America, legislative efforts to protect sharks are being impeded by a lack…
Fraud Groups Use Deepfakes to Enhance Imitation Scams in Peru
Fraudsters are targeting Peruvians using deepfake voice imitation, showing how criminal actors are using artificial intelligence to carry out sophisticated…
84% Jabbed Peru Declares Health Emergency After Guillain-Barre Outbreak
Last Updated on July 12, 2023 A health emergency has been declared in Peru amidst a Guillain-Barre syndrome outbreak. Guillain-Barre…
Peruvian Coca Continues Expansion as New Regions Gain Importance
Coca cultivation in Peru reached an all-time high in 2022, with the largest growth in crops occurring outside of traditional…
‘Clan Farruku’ Arrests Highlight Albanians’ Latin America Cocaine Connections
Spanish authorities have dismantled an Albanian criminal group that trafficked cocaine from Latin America across Europe, showcasing the increasing importance…
Brazil Gangs Behind Surging Violence on Colombia, Peru Tri-Border
A wave of murders in the Colombia-Brazil-Peru tri-border area has raised concerns about the increasing power of Brazilian groups and…
Shining Path on the Offensive in Peru, Again
Clashes between Peruvian armed forces and a faction of the Shining Path have left over a dozen people dead in…
InSight Crime’s Cocaine Seizure Round-Up 2022
Cocaine seizure figures from Latin America in 2022 suggest traffickers are varying their routes to avoid detection, as authorities get…
Wildlife Protection Treaty Hits 50 Amid Challenges
This March 3, World Wildlife Day coincides with the 50th anniversary of the signing of an international wildlife trafficking treaty…