Why Are Murders Spreading Across Argentina's Most Violent City?
Argentina’s most violent city, Rosario, looks set to beat its homicide record set one decade ago. But the city’s criminal landscape has drastically changed. …
Ecuador Illegal Fishermen Target Sardines, Anchovies Amid Fishmeal Boom
Fishing vessels are harvesting smaller marine species in Ecuador as the demand for fishmeal is drawing the attention of illegal fishermen.
Do Drug Traffickers Deserve Royalties from Narco-Series?
Accused drug trafficker Sandra Ávila Beltrán is demanding she be paid royalties for the “Queen of the South” Netflix series.
Uruguay Becoming Arms Trafficking Hub Between Argentina and Brazil
Uruguayan authorities have dismantled a smuggling ring moving weapons into the country from Argentina.
Gang Killings of Bus Drivers Paralyzes Colombia’s Fourth City
A local gang targeted bus drivers in Barranquilla, Colombia, to gain attention ahead of the country's change in government.
Yachts and Cocaine - An Annual Voyage Between Argentina and Spain
Two Argentine restaurateurs residing in Spain are wanted for allegedly using yachts to send cocaine between South America and Europe.
Express Extortion: Easy Credit Apps Come at a High Cost In Mexico
Scammers in Mexico have yet again evolved their modus operandi by using express credit apps to extort users and drain their bank accounts.
Two Coca Regions in Peru, One Cocaine Shipment to Europe
European-bound Peruvian cocaine is usually moved by foreign gangs. But now homegrown criminals are muscling in on the action.
Politicians and Police Linked to Colombian Child Sex Ring
Colombian police uncovered a sex ring featuring underage migrants from Venezuela. Why does sex trafficking flourish in border areas?…
Could Gustavo Petro Legalize Coca and Cocaine in Colombia?
A controversial bill proposing the legalization of the coca leaf and coca derivatives, including cocaine, has gained traction in Colombia.
Corrupt Security Services Worsen Ecuador's Murder Problem
The siphoning of guns in police custody to criminals and a naval officer accused of acting in a hit squad are but two of the latest examples of how corruption…
Can Peru Counter Drug Trafficking by Buying All the Coca?
A government proposal for Peru to purchase all the country’s coca production has generated fierce debate, but experts question whether it is even feasible.
About InSight Crime
Escaping Barrio 18
Last week, InSight Crime published an investigation charting the story of Desafío, a 28-year-old Barrio 18 gang member who is desperate to escape gang life. But there’s one problem: he’s…
Europe Coverage Makes a Splash
Last week, InSight Crime published an analysis of the role of Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport as an arrival hub for cocaine and methamphetamine from Mexico. The article was picked up by…
World Looks to InSight Crime for Mexico Expertise
Our coverage of the arrest of Chapitos’ co-founder Ovidio Guzmán López in Mexico has received worldwide attention.In the UK, outlets including The Independent and BBC…
InSight Crime Shares Expertise with US State Department
Last week, InSight Crime Co-founder Steven Dudley took part in the International Anti-Corruption Conference organized by the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor and…
Immediate Response to US-Mexico Marijuana Investigation
InSight Crime’s investigation into how the legalization of marijuana in many US states has changed Mexico’s criminal dynamics made a splash this week appearing on the front page of…
Stay Informed with Weekly InSight
Get fresh updates on organized crime from across the region delivered to your inbox.
SUBSCRIBE