6 Illegal Economies Threatening Latin America’s Ecosystems
Criminal organizations behind environmental crimes and other illicit economies in Latin America and the Caribbean are placing the region’s vast…
Inside Argentina’s Biggest Wildlife Trafficking Bust
On the outskirts of Dolores, a small town in the northeast of Buenos Aires province, Argentina, on a recent night…
Challenges Remain Despite Drop in Cattle Rustling in Colombia
A big drop in cattle rustling in Colombia appears to be related to the increasingly local criminal networks involved in…
Poachers’ Safe Haven: Bolivian Amazon Plundered for Wildlife
Bolivia’s rich biodiversity makes it a prime target for traffickers. It stands as one of the world’s most biodiverse countries,…
Vanishing Trees and Lakes: Deforestation in Bolivia’s Amazon
Deforestation has reached alarming levels in Bolivia. The main driver of tree cover loss – loss of the canopy –…
Bolivian Amazon Faces Threats From All Sides
In Bolivia, prospectors are digging craters and poisoning rivers in Madidi National Park. This natural treasure stretches from the Andes…
After Sanctions, Will Ecuador Put a Stop to Shark-Fin Trafficking?
Authorities in Ecuador are contemplating a response to an international sanction of its shark trade, which could be the first…
Criminal Groups Ally With State Forces for Cattle Theft in Venezuela
An increase in cattle rustling across Venezuela has been driven by the joint involvement of public officials and criminal groups,…
Wildlife Protection Treaty Hits 50 Amid Challenges
This March 3, World Wildlife Day coincides with the 50th anniversary of the signing of an international wildlife trafficking treaty…
Pablo Escobar and the Real Criminal Story of the Cocaine Bear
The sight of a bear enthusiastically snorting a line of cocaine off a severed human leg may be an enduring…