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A week of private conversations on organized crime in the Americas. One pass, three online events exploring Venezuela’s criminal landscape, the fentanyl crisis, and how to work with data to investigate organized crime.
What Jungle Graffiti Says About the Destruction of Guatemala’s Sierra Lacandón National Park
On a recent July morning, InSight Crime investigators visited an ancient Mayan city located deep inside Guatemala’s Sierra Lacandón National Park along the border with Mexico. Upon approaching one of the monumental structures, a patch of bright red graffiti on one of the exterior walls looked out of place. It was a clear sign that not even these natural wonders were safe from the territorial control exercised by organized crime groups driving deforestation in this jungle region.
Read the articleOur latest video looks inside the illicit fentanyl supply chain in Mexico to understand how criminal control shapes local markets—from what forms of fentanyl are available to who can buy, sell, and use it.
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Summer InSights 2026
Looking for new reading this summer?
All four chapters of our Summer InSights 2026 series are now available. Our editorial team has put together a special selection of investigations and analysis to help you dive deeper into the series.
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Covering Organized Crime From the Field
InSight Crime goes into the field to understand first-hand the criminal dynamics at play across Latin America and the Caribbean. We speak to local sources, government officials, and even the criminals themselves to deliver in-depth investigations.
