News Analysis

Killing of Brazil's Top Militia Leader Raises More Questions Than it Answers

Rio de Janeiro’s foremost militia leader has been gunned down by police, potentially shattering the belief that militias in the…

Cuba Quietly Admits to Wildlife Trafficking Problem

Though Cuba's illegal animal trade rarely makes headlines, its government has quietly raised alarms with a new wildlife trafficking law.

Cocaine, Crack, Meth, MDMA - Europe Drugs Report Paints Grim Picture

A recent report on drug trafficking and consumption in Europe highlights the acceleration of existing trends and the emergence of…

Haiti's Mighty G9 Gang Alliance Tries to Keep it Together

An alliance of Haitian gangs, known as G9, may be at risk as two of its founding members have fought…

A Black Cap and A Photo - How John 40 Shook Up FARC Dissidents

A former FARC leader and veteran drug trafficker has sided with ex-commander Iván Márquez, a move that could prove crucial…

Mexico Authorities on Alert After Millions of Rounds of Ammunition Stolen

Over seven million rounds of ammunition were stolen by an unknown armed group in central Mexico this week, a record-breaking…

3 Security Challenges Facing Peru’s Incoming President

In arguably the most polarizing election Peru has seen in its history, voters have selected, by a razor-thin margin, a…

Atlantic Entrance to Panama Canal Awash with Cocaine

Panama’s northern province of Colón, sitting at the Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal, is seeing a truly staggering increase…

Gatonet - The Illegal TV Connections Bankrolling Militias in Rio

By undercutting legal streaming apps, militia groups are providing an illegal television service to millions of households in Brazil, earning…

Could Militia-Red Command Feud Explain Manaus Violence in Brazil?

Manaus, the economic heart of Brazil’s Amazon, has come under siege from the Red Command gang after the killing of…

Why Mexico’s National Guard Remains Vastly Unqualified

Over 90 percent of active personnel in Mexico’s National Guard remain uncertified two years after the police body’s creation, marking…

Land Restitution: A Dangerous Job in Colombia

Repeated attacks on teams recovering stolen lands in Colombia highlight the risks involved in restitution, a little-known process that is…