Spotters, Jammers, and Hijackers: Costa Rica’s Cargo Theft System Explained
Cargo theft is a lucrative illicit business in Costa Rica that requires an advanced level of organization and planning. InSight Crime explains the system here.
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Tusi Isn’t What You Think It Is
Users don’t really know what tusi is, because its ingredients largely dependent on who is making it and what drugs are available to them.
Read the articleThe Story of Barrio 18
Barrio 18 began as a street gang in Los Angeles, and spread into Central America in the 1990s, as a result of US deportations. Watch our video and read our profile to learn more.
This is not another podcast about a kingpin.
The InSight Crime Podcast is back.
Because the real story is rarely about the person with the nickname. It’s about the people left to live with the consequences. The full season is now available.
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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.
