Mexico Extradites 'El Chapo,' Spurs Debate
Mexico's government extradited legendary kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán to the United States just hours before Donald Trump's inauguration, in a move that is spurring debate about what…
Brazil Authorities Caught in Prison System’s Vicious Cycle
The current violent crisis inside Brazil's penitentiary system is a perfect illustration of why authorities ignore -- or militarize -- prisons at their own peril.
The Prison Dilemma: Latin America’s Incubators of Organized Crime
The prison system in Latin America and the Caribbean has become a prime incubator for organized crime. This overview -- the first of six reports on prison systems that we…
Rise in Uruguay Marijuana Seizures Presents Challenge to Reforms
An increase in marijuana seizures in Uruguay raises questions about whether criminal groups are taking advantage of delays to the implementation of the countrys landmark 2013 legalization law to…
More Zetas Accusations Do Little to Slow Mexico Politician’s Roll
The testimony of an alleged former Zetas' plaza boss illustrates how deep the criminal syndicate's networks penetrated Coahuila's government in Mexico, a fact that has done little to impede…
GameChangers 2016: Elites, Organized Crime and Political Firestorms
Welcome to InSight Crime's GameChangers 2016, where we highlight the most important trends in organized crime in the Americas. This year we put a spotlight on crime and corruption among…
Honduras Police Reform Commission Member Survives Attack
Gunmen riding in a car attempted to assassinate a member of the civilian-led Honduras Police Reform Commission, leaving one of his bodyguards dead and the various commission members shaken.
Guatemala's Mafia State and the Case of Mauricio López Bonilla
Former Guatemalan Interior Minister Mauricio López Bonilla -- a decorated war hero and a longtime US ally -- finds himself treading water amidst a flurry of accusations about corruption and…
Videos Show FMLN Leaders Offering El Salvador Gangs $10 Mn in Micro-credit
Two videos reveal another layer of secret negotiations between El Salvadors ruling party, the FMLN, and leaders of the three main gangs in El Salvador. One involves the former Minister…
Blood Thicker Than Water? US Accusations Put Honduras President in Difficult Spot
The US governments recent accusations against several alleged drug traffickers, among them military officials, have placed Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernández in an impossible position: between some of his staunchest…
High Profile Honduras Murder Case File Stolen
In an incredible turn of events, the case file in the murder of Honduras' activist Berta Cáceres was apparently stolen, leaving the government and the international community searching for…
Reactions, Clarifications, Corrections: Elites, Organized Crime and the CICIG
(*This story was updated September 9.) InSight Crime has received numerous letters following the September 1 publication of its investigation "Elites and Organized Crime: CICIG." In the interest…
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Venezuela Coverage Continues to be Highlighted
This week, InSight Crime co-director Jeremy McDermott was the featured guest on the Americas Quarterly podcast, where he provided an expert overview of the changing dynamics…
Venezuela's Organized Crime Top 10 Attracts Attention
Last week, InSight Crime published its ranking of Venezuela’s ten organized crime groups to accompany the launch of the Venezuela Organized Crime Observatory. Read…
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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