Peru Announces Entry ‘Ban’ On Foreigners With Criminal Record
The Peruvian government has announced plans to ban the entry of foreigners with a criminal record as part of efforts to tackle organised crime, though it is questionable if such…
Chinese ‘Mafia’ Ring Brought Down in Argentina
A transitional police operation has resulted in the arrest of several Chinese nationals accused of running an extortion racket in Argentina, highlighting the presence of immigrant criminal groups inside…
Arrest of Regional Leader a Further Blow to Colombia’s Rastrojos
Police have arrested the alleged leader of criminal group the Rastrojos in Colombia's coffee region, in another blow to the already weakened criminal organization.
Brazil Announces New Anti-Human Trafficking Measures
Brazil has announced a three-year plan to combat human trafficking, including tougher border controls and a revision of the penal code, in a country where forced labor is believed to…
Peña Nieto’s Best (and Worst) Ideas for Mexico’s Security
A new report takes on Mexican President Enrique Peña Nietos security policy, offering a detailed rundown of the objectives and limitations of the new leaders plan.
Youtube Video Accuses Honduras Police Chief of Assassination Plot
A video uploaded to Youtube claims to show Honduras' top cop participating in a plan to assassinate former president Manuel Zelaya, although there is little in the actual footage and…
Violent Crime on the US Southwest Border Decreased from 2004-2011: Study
A US government study points to an overall decrease in US border crime between 2004 to 2011, further indicating that fears of a "spillover" effect from Mexico's war against organized…
Ecuador Remains on International Money Laundering Blacklist
Ecuador must deal with its continued failure to comply with international standards on money laundering and financing terrorism, according to an international agency tasked with dealing with these crimes.
Mexico to Take More Responsibility for Child Recruitment by Criminal Gangs
The Mexican government is to accept its responsibilities towards children recruited by criminal gangs and other non-state armed actors, reversing a long-standing objection to a United Nations resolution.
Arrest May Shake Up Urabeños War in Colombia’s Caribbean
The latest in a series of arrests targeting emergent criminal organization the Giraldos may yet tip the balance of the conflict along Colombia's Caribbean coast, where the country's dominant criminal…
West Mexico Vigilantes Form Unified Command
Vigilante groups in Guerrero state, west Mexico, have announced plans to band together under a unified command, in an effort to gain legitimacy and recognition from the government.
‘Thousands’ of Underage Girls Sex Trafficked to Peru Mining Town
A newspaper's undercover investigation reveals the extent of sex trafficking in Peru, visiting a gold mining town where up to 4,000 underage girls are thought to be trapped in commercial…
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InSight Crime Events – Border Crime: The Northern Triangle and Tri-Border Area
Through several rounds of extensive field investigations, our researchers have analyzed and mapped out the main illicit economies and criminal groups present in 39 border departments spread across the six countries of study – the Northern Triangle trio of Guatemala, Honduras, and El…
InSight Crime’s ‘Memo Fantasma’ Investigation Wins Simón Bolívar National Journalism Prize
The staff at InSight Crime was awarded the prestigious Simón Bolívar national journalism prize in Colombia for its two-year investigation into the drug trafficker known as “Memo Fantasma,” which was…
InSight Crime – From Uncovering Organized Crime to Finding What Works
This project began 10 years ago as an effort to address a problem: the lack of daily coverage, investigative stories and analysis of organized crime in the Americas. …
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