More Punitive US Measures Unlikely to Curb Fentanyl Trafficking
Lawmakers in the United States have made permanent a federal policy that established harsher penalties for trafficking illicit fentanyl and…
How Much Control Do Mexican Criminal Groups Really Have in the US?
The mounting pressure from the US government on Mexico’s criminal groups has fueled an inflated narrative about their reach —…
Synthetic Drugs in LatAm Are DEA’s Top Concern
Synthetic drugs remain the DEA’s top concern, the agency stated in its latest National Drug Threat Assessment, outlining several key…
Is This the End of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel?
Mexico’s criminal landscape may be on the brink of a profound transformation as the ongoing war between two rival factions…
As Sinaloa Cartel War Rages On, An Economy Bleeds Dry in Culiacán, Mexico
One morning in September 2024, Ana Rosa Sánchez* arrived early to begin her morning routine at a seafood restaurant in…
How Criminal Groups Have Adapted to the Digital Age
The cyber world is constantly evolving, and criminal groups in Latin America are adapting their modus operandi to make the…
Water Scarcity Is a Boom For Mexican Organized Crime
Authorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán are employing satellite technology to counter water theft, spotlighting the growing threat posed…
The New Rules of Engagement in Sinaloa’s Latest Crime Wars
A group of armed men stormed into a drug rehab facility in the city of Culiacán, Mexico, at around 2:00…
Drones Fuel Criminal Arms Race in Latin America
Organized crime in Latin America has found drones to be an effective and modern tactical advantage. In countries like Brazil,…
The Life and ‘Death’ of the Sinaloa Cartel’s Dutch Emissary: Is This Time for Real?
After faking his own death multiple times, Dutch drug trafficker Marco Ebben has finally met his end in a bizarre…