Venezuelan Officials Key in Convicted Drug Trafficker’s Network
The conviction of a Venezuelan drug trafficker in the United States underscores the wide range of services that Venezuelan security…
After Arrests, Extraditions, and Infighting, What Does the Future Hold for Mexico’s Chapitos?
The Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel had a tough year with several high-profile arrests, extraditions to the United States,…
US Shell Company Crackdown Could Stymie LatAm Money Launderers
A new US anti-money laundering rule targeting shell companies could have a big impact on Latin American crime groups if…
US Terrorism Trial of MS13 Leader Could Expose El Salvador Gang Talks
A top leader of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) pleaded not guilty to terrorism charges filed by US federal prosecutors, marking…
Sonora, Mexico Under Siege Amid Sinaloa Cartel Battle Over Migrant Smuggling
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Fentanyl Seizures on US-Mexico Border at Record High Amid Production Ban
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Capture of MS13 Leader Exposes US-El Salvador Rift
Mexican authorities have captured a top Salvadoran gang leader who had been secretly released from an El Salvador prison and…
Migrant Smugglers Continue to Benefit From Venezuela Crisis, US Policy
International experts are predicting continued high levels of migration from Venezuela, which could prove a boon for organized crime groups…
How Corruption, Complicity Fuel Human Trafficking in Ciudad Juárez
On the last school day before the Easter vacation, two carefree teenagers strolled along the once-vibrant sidewalks of Bellavista, one…
Human Trafficking on the US-Mexico Border: Family Clans, Coyotes, or ‘Cartels’?
Human trafficking is one of the most complex and misunderstood criminal economies in the world. This is especially true along…