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El Salvador’s (Perpetual) State of Emergency: How Bukele’s Government Overpowered Gangs
This six-part investigation looks at how the Bukele government’s crackdown succeeded in overpowering the MS13 and Barrio 18. We assess what remains of the gangs…
Read the investigation‘Security Crisis’ Radicalizes Public Opinion in Chile
A growing perception of insecurity in Chile has led to increased public support for mano dura (iron fist) policies and a stronger stance on migration, according to several surveys conducted in the country. InSight Crime analyzes some of the trends stemming from this perception of insecurity.
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Criminal Profiles
Groups
Jalisco Cartel New Generation (CJNG)
The Jalisco Cartel New Generation is often considered Mexico’s most…
First Capital Command – PCC
The First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital – PCC)…
Personalities
Jimmy Chérizier, alias ‘Barbecue’
Former police officer Jimmy Chérizier, alias “Barbecue,” is one of…
Griselda Blanco, alias ‘La Madrina’
Ana Griselda Blanco Restrepo was one of the pioneers of…
Impact
Praise for Investigation on the Moskitia in Honduras
All three chapters of InSight Crime’s investigation into the destruction of the Moskitia jungle region in Honduras by organized crime groups were republished in international…
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Johana Flores Freed After InSight Crime Investigation
El Salvador’s armed forces arrested 24-year-old Dalila Johana Flores in January 2023. She remained imprisoned, with no way to contact either her family or her…
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