Security Forces in Venezuela Extort Detainees Amid Political Repression
The United States sanctioned several Venezuelan government officials for extorting money from political detainees, highlighting how President Nicolás Maduro administration…
Narco-Subs Sail the Caribbean
The Caribbean, historically a key region for drug trafficking, has once again become the center of attention with the seizure…
ELN Attack Destroys Chances for Peace With Strengthening Colombian Guerrilla Group
Colombia’s government has ended peace talks with the country’s largest remaining guerrilla group after a deadly attack on a military…
Increased Foreign Presence Around Guyana is Helping Net More Cocaine
An enormous cocaine seizure in Guayana highlights the authorities’ dependence on foreign assistance in detecting the large quantities of cocaine…
Why Venezuela’s Repression of Tren del Llano Could Feed Anti-Regime Protests
Gang threats against the Venezuelan regime over July’s election results handed the government an opportunity to discredit the opposition and…
A 3 Ton Cocaine Seizure in Venezuela Highlights Asia Trafficking Routes
The seizure of a three-ton cocaine shipment at Venezuela’s main airport highlights the role of airport infrastructure in international drug…
After Venezuela Elections, Criminal Groups Work For or Against the Regime
On the morning of July 29, a few hours after the announcement of controversial results of the presidential elections in…
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…
What Is Behind the Surge in Cocaine Seizures in the French Caribbean in 2024?
Record-breaking cocaine seizures in the French Caribbean in 2024 appear to be the result of rampant cocaine manufacturing in Latin…
The Biden-Harris Regime Reduced Sanctions on Venezuela Because Maduro Agreed To Have A Free And Fair Election
Last Updated on July 30, 2024 The Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration reduced oil sanctions on socialist Nicolas Maduro’s regime in…