Why Bolivia’s $215 Million Radars Are Not Targeting Drug Flights
Nearly seven years after Bolivia spent $215 million on radars to help fight drug trafficking, legal obstacles and a lack…
Honduras Makes Few Advances Against Crime During 6-Month State of Exception
The state of exception in Honduras has now been in place for six months. But contrary to government claims and…
DataInSights: The Rise and Fall of Ransom Kidnappings in Argentina
Ransom kidnapping in Argentina reached an all-time low of only four cases in the first quarter of 2023, the culmination…
3 Takeaways From the Mexico Peace Index 2023
Organized crime groups are increasingly driving violence in Mexico’s worst affected areas, a new report has revealed. Murders related to…
Colombia’s Talks With ELN Stumbling, Again
Six months into negotiations with the ELN, talks face an uncertain future. While there has been some progress, continued attacks…
4 Takeaways From CARICOM Firearms Report
Gang violence driving the Caribbean’s high homicide levels is being fueled by US firearms, according to a report released as…
Colombia, Venezuela Security Partnership Puts Pressure on ELN
Eight months into the Gustavo Petro presidency, Colombia’s new security policy has underlined the role of Venezuela in defeating binational…
Colombia’s New Security Policy Faces Challenges on Environmental Aims
Colombia’s new security policy has put the fight against deforestation front and center, but several challenges loom ahead of its…
Corruption Takes Center Stage in Paraguay Presidential Election
Paraguay’s long struggle against corruption has become a major theme of the presidential elections set for April 30, with leading…
Across the Americas, Governments Aim to Rein in Flow of Guns
Latin American leaders are renewing their commitment to confront arms trafficking, but it remains unclear how much of a dent…