US/Mexico Border
A range of criminal economies thrive along the US-Mexico border, as organized crime groups regularly ferry drugs, weapons and people…
InDepth
Deeper, ongoing coverage and investigations of the most important organized crime trends and subjects.
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are created from man-made chemicals instead of natural ingredients. They include opioids such as fentanyl, as well as…
Environmental Crime
Environmental crime encompasses a spectrum of illicit activities, including illegal wood, wildlife trafficking, illegal mining and land grabbing.
Tri-Borders
Tri-Border Areas: Two infamous regions in Central America and the Southern Cone, where countries, criminal actors and economies all intersect.
Extortion
Extortion plagues much of Latin America. The pernicious crime plays out in many ways, and citizens suffer.
Gangs
Understanding the intricacies of the most complex criminal groups.
Elites and Organized Crime
How elites corrupt and criminalize the political, economic and social spheres of life.
NarcoCulture
From the bizarre rituals to the colorful characters, the best books and the worst fashion.
Prisons
Painting the picture of the least understood, and potentially most potent, part of the criminal underworld.
Homicides
An exploration into what drives and what prevents homicides.
Investigations
Chapters
About InSight Crime
THE ORGANIZATION
InSight Crime’s Greater Focus on US-Mexico Border
20 JUL 2021
InSight Crime has decided to turn many of its investigative resources towards understanding and chronicling the criminal dynamics along the US-Mexico border.
THE ORGANIZATION
Key Arrests and Police Budget Increases Due to InSight Crime Investigations
8 JUL 2021
With Memo Fantasma’s arrest, InSight Crime has proven that our investigations can and will uncover major criminal threats in the Americas.
THE ORGANIZATION
Organized Crime’s Influence on Gender-Based Violence
30 JUN 2021
InSight Crime investigator Laura N. Ávila spoke on organized crime and gender-based violence at the launch of a research project by the United Nations Development Programme.
THE ORGANIZATION
Conversation with Paraguay Judicial Operators on PCC
24 JUN 2021
InSight Crime Co-director Steven Dudley formed part of a panel attended by over 500 students, all of whom work in Paraguay's judicial system.
THE ORGANIZATION
Combating Environmental Crime in Colombia
15 JUN 2021
InSight Crime presented findings from an investigation into the main criminal activities fueling environmental destruction in Colombia.
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