What You Need to Know About the Criminal Groups the US Just Labeled ‘Terrorists’
The US government has officially designated several Latin American organized crime groups as terrorist organizations, but the move will do…
Q&A: Europe Steps Up Work with Latin America Against Criminal Networks
The European Union has stepped up support to Latin America and the Caribbean, aware that growing alliances between European and…
3 Reasons Landmines Are Making a Comeback in Colombia
After a promising decline in landmine incidents, Colombia is once again facing a surge in these explosive devices. This grim…
How Organized Crime Set the Agenda for Ecuador’s Presidential Elections
Ecuador’s presidential candidates come from a wide ideological spectrum, but when it comes to organized crime, their campaigns – and…
Why Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Slow the Flow of Migrants or Fentanyl From Mexico
Fresh threats of tariffs from the US government may prove counterproductive in combating migrant smuggling and fentanyl trafficking networks, and…
What’s Behind the Distribution of Weapons to Public Employees in Venezuela?
Venezuela’s regime, led by Nicolás Maduro, has distributed weapons to state workers and militias, potentially aiming to expand the country’s…
How Trump’s Team Could Impact Anti-Crime Efforts in LatAm
As the new Trump administration takes office, Latin America braces for shifts in US policy, with organized crime high on…
Ecuador Gang Dynamic Feeds Record Homicides
The recent killing of a prominent Ecuadorian gang leader may further fuel violence in Durán, one of the country’s most…
Paraguay’s Endless Prison Crisis
Paraguay’s penitentiary system remains in a state of emergency for a second year, yet without measures to tackle the root…
How Trump’s Administration Could Reshape Venezuela’s Criminal Landscape
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration, a critical question has emerged: what impact will the new US administration…