Dominican Republic Struggles to Curb Rampant Sex Trafficking
A network which sexually trafficked Colombian and Venezuelan women to the Dominican Republic has been dismantled.
Police Murdered and Burning Courthouses: Haiti’s Judiciary Under Assault
The burning of a courthouse and murder of a police detective by one of Haiti's largest criminal gangs is furthering the collapse of the country's judicial institutions. On July…
Haiti Migrants Dying Off Bahamas, Puerto Rico in Human Smuggling Disasters
Poorly equipped human smugglers have cost the lives of 17 Haitian migrants after their boat capsized near the Bahamas.
Kidnappings of UN Staff, Diplomats in Haiti Could Help Police Get More Funding
UN staff and diplomats may be being targeted for kidnapping in Haiti, specifically so police can use international outcry to their advantage.
St. Lucia's Soaring Murder Rate Equals Other Caribbean Nations
Several brutal killings have shaken the small Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia, as murders in the country reach record levels. …
US Guns Fuel Arms Trafficking in the Dominican Republic
Seizures of military-style assault weapons in the Dominican Republic are raising concerns that criminal groups are accessing powerful firearms smuggled from the United States and elsewhere.
Why Are Trinidad and Tobago's Gangs Becoming More Violent?
Top authorities in Trinidad and Tobago have warned legislators that the Caribbean island nation is likely to see a rise in violent crimes, as gangs splinter and bounce back from…
Dirty Business: What European Wastewater Shows About Drug Trends
A decade of analyzing Europe’s wastewater has provided a snapshot of how drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine have spread to cities not previously considered hotspots for them. …
Dominican Republic-Haiti Border Fence Likely to See Same Cracks as US Wall
Dominican President Luis Abinader claims that constructing a 164-kilometer barrier along its border with Haiti will stop irregular migration and smuggling – the same claims made in the past for…
About InSight Crime
Extensive Coverage of our Chronicles of a Cartel Bodyguard
Our recent investigation, A Cartel Bodyguard in Mexico’s 'Hot Land', has received extensive media coverage.
InSight Crime, American University Host Illegal Fishing Panel
InSight Crime and the Center for Latin American & Latino Studies (CLALS) at American University discussed the findings of a joint investigation on IUU fishing at a September 9 conference.
Impact on the Media Landscape
InSight Crime’s first investigation on the Dominican Republic made an immediate impact on the Dominican media landscape, with major news outlets republishing and reprinting our findings, including in …
InSight Crime Sharpens Its Skills
Last week, the InSight Crime team gathered for our annual retreat in Colombia, where we discussed our vision and strategy for the next 12 months. During the week, we also learned how to…
Colombia’s Fragile Path to Peace Begins to Take Shape
InSight Crime is charting the progress of President Gustavo Petro’s agenda as he looks to revolutionize Colombia’s security policy, opening dialogue with guerrillas, reforming the military and police, and…
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