The Opportunities and Pitfalls of Colombia's Ambitious New Drug Policy
President Gustavo Petro is seeking a radical shift in the way Colombia fights cocaine trafficking. But he may quickly run out of time.
Colombia Restarts Peace Talks With Ex-FARC Mafia, but Violence Persists
Negotiations between Colombia and armed groups do not demand ceasefire between feuding criminal factions, and civilians remain caught in the crossfire. …
Colombian Mayors at a Crossroads: Co-Govern With Criminals or Flee
As local and regional elections approach, Colombian armed groups are increasingly targeting politicians. Here, the story of one brave mayor.
4 Reasons Why Ecuador Is in a Security Crisis
The murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio is the result of an unprecedented wave of violence by criminal groups in Ecuador. …
Has Narco-Money Once Again Infiltrated Political Campaigns in Colombia?
The Colombian president’s son admitted to accepting money from criminals, embroiling his father's administration in scandal.
Women in the Room: Q&A With Narcas Author Deborah Bonello
A new book by journalist Deborah Bonello examines the roles women play in organized crime and argues that their participation in criminal activities deserves further study. In…
Mexico's Rising Femicides Linked to Organized Crime
In Mexico, increased militarization and the “war on drugs” have contributed to rising gender-based violence.
Humanitarian Aid Blocked by Armed Groups in Colombia
The United Nations has warned that armed groups are restricting humanitarian access to several regions of Colombia.
3 Takeaways From UNICEF Report on Child Recruitment in Colombia
A new study has outlined how the ethnicity and socio-economic background of children are key factors in their forced recruitment in Colombia.
How a Gender Focus Impacts Argentina's Criminal Cases
Argentina Judge Sabrina Namer explains why criminal courts should include gender perspectives in their decisions.
Colombian Armed Forces Continue Purge of Ex-FARC Mafia Leaders
The Colombian army has killed two more important dissident FARC leaders in the north and the west of the country.
Colombia's Most Wanted: Gentil Duarte
Colombia's government and military have shown renewed urgency in attacking FARC commander Gentil Duarte, ramping up operations against his forces and killing his allies, while adding new charges to his…
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InSight Crime Cited in New Colombia Drug Policy Plan
InSight Crime’s work on emerging coca cultivation in Honduras, Guatemala, and Venezuela was cited in the Colombian government’s…
InSight Crime Discusses Honduran Women's Prison Investigation
Investigators Victoria Dittmar and María Fernanda Ramírez discussed InSight Crime’s recent investigation of a massacre in Honduras’ only women’s prison in a Twitter Spaces event on…
Human Trafficking Investigation Published in Leading Mexican Newspaper
Leading Mexican media outlet El Universal featured our most recent investigation, “The Geography of Human Trafficking on the US-Mexico Border,” on the front page of its August 30…
InSight Crime's Coverage of Ecuador Leads International Debate
This week, Jeremy McDermott, co-director of InSight Crime, was interviewed by La Sexta, a Spanish television channel, about the situation of extreme violence and insecurity in Ecuador…
Human Rights Watch Draws on InSight Crime's Haiti Coverage
Non-governmental organization Human Rights Watch relied on InSight Crime's coverage this week, citing six articles and one of our criminal profiles in its latest report on the humanitarian…
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