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…
Top Ex-Colombian Officers' Trafficking Case Recalls Past Abuses
Three retired Colombian army commanders have been accused of belonging to a criminal network that served the Urabeños drug clan, in a case illustrating how the highest ranks of Colombia's…
Raids Reveal Gaitanistas' Grasp Reaches Panama
A series of arrests have revealed that one of Colombia's dominant criminal groups has a strong foothold in Panama, including the support of corrupt officials and security forces.
Women Taking Bigger Role in Central America Extortion Schemes
A new report suggests women are increasingly playing an active role in the extortion activities of Central American gangs -- part of a larger pattern in which women's roles in…
The Last Ride of an Ally of Pablo Escobar
An old associate of Pablo Escobar, who spent 27 years in prison in the United States, is behind bars once again – this time in Peru – which goes to…
'Cartel of the Robe' Reveals High-Level Corruption in Colombia's Courts
A former chief justice of Colombia’s Supreme Court has been found guilty of corruption in a case that illustrates how the highest levels of judicial power in the country were…
Costa Rica Boosts Plan to Track Vessels, Combat Illegal Fishing
By providing satellite data on its fleets, Costa Rica is the latest country in Latin America to take on illegal fishing, which costs billions of dollars and taxes already over-exploited…
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InSight Crime on El País Podcast
This week, InSight Crime co-founder, Jeremy McDermott, was among experts featured in an El País podcast on the progress of Colombia’s nascent peace process.
InSight Crime Interviewed by Associated Press
This week, InSight Crime’s Co-director Jeremy McDermott was interviewed by the Associated Press on developments in Haiti as the country continues its prolonged collapse. McDermott’s words were republished around the world,…
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…
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