National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN) in Venezuela
The National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN) is the last active insurgency in Colombia, and the main…
National Liberation Army (ELN)
The National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional – ELN) is Colombia’s last true insurgency and one of Latin America’s…
Tren del Llano
Tren del Llano (Train of the Plain) is one of the first large criminal gangs, known locally as “megabandas,” to…
Why Is Venezuela’s Crime Rate Falling?
A government-reported decline in Venezuela’s crime rate may create the illusion of a security breakthrough, but the reduction has more…
In Zulia, Venezuela, Not Even Schools Escape Extortion
A threatening pamphlet sent to residents of a fishing village in the state of Zulia, Venezuela, marked a turning point…
Ex-FARC Mafia
The ex-FARC mafia are a series of criminal structures that emerged during and after peace negotiations between the Colombian government…
Tren de Aragua
Tren de Aragua is Venezuela’s most powerful homegrown criminal actor and the only Venezuelan gang that has successfully projected its…
Venezuela’s Most Wanted List Notable for Its Absences
A recently released list of Venezuela’s most wanted criminals has brought attention to some of the country’s most important organized…
Venezuela’s Organized Crime Top 10 for 2023
Venezuela’s organized crime groups and networks have evolved rapidly over the last decade, exploiting social and political crises that have…
Ex-FARC Mafia – Central General Staff
The Central General Staff (Estado Mayor Central – EMC) is the governing body of a group of factions within the…