News Analysis

How Peru's Coca Production is Helping the Global Cocaine Boom

Increased coca cultivation in Peru provides the raw ingredient cocaine traffickers use when pushing into developing markets like Australia.

France Dealing with Influx of Cocaine from Caribbean Territories

The cocaine coming from France's territories of Guadeloupe, Martinique, and French Guiana to its mainland have doubled.

Latin American Leaders Voice Security Concerns At United Nations General Assembly

As world leaders met for the United Nations General Assembly, Latin American presidents expressed various concerns about organized crime.

Corruption Puts Military Ammunition into the Hands of Paraguay’s Criminals

Corruption and a lack of traceability allow military munitions to flow into the hands of criminals in Paraguay.

Colombia's President Petro Challenges US Anti-Drug Policy in UN Speech

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has lambasted decades of US anti-drug policy at the United Nations General Assembly.

Do Drug Traffickers Deserve Royalties from Narco-Series?

Accused drug trafficker Sandra Ávila Beltrán is demanding she be paid royalties for the “Queen of the South” Netflix series.

Trinidad and Tobago Struggling to Put Brakes on Rising Homicide Rate

Trinidad and Tobago's homicide rate has past 400 for the year and authorities appear unable to stop it.

Human Smugglers Outsourcing Drivers, Wreaking Havoc on US-Mexico Border

Authorities in Arizona are sounding the alarm about the rising use of outsiders as drivers for human smuggling.

Haitian Prisoners Face Starvation and Death

Haiti prisons are overcrowded and judicial system failing, leading to prisoners dying of starvation.

Dominican Republic Takes Tentative Measures against Haiti Gangs

Dominican officials have banned 12 Haitian gang leaders and one of its top politicians from entering the country.

Kratom to Bath Salts - The Rare Psychoactive Drugs Entering Chile

Chile has recently seized several new psychoactive substances (NPS), highlighting the growing diversity of its drug markets.

Legitimate Businesses Used as Fronts for Human Trafficking in Argentina

Human traffickers in Argentina are using legitimate business to continue their illicit activities and elude authorities.