News Analysis

Honduras' State of Exception May Set Worrying Precedent

Honduras declared a state of exception as extortion cases rise, suspending constitutional rights in cities and deploying thousands of troops.

Smugglers Leave Haitian Migrants Marooned on Desert Islands Off Puerto Rico

Human smugglers are leaving Haitian migrants stranded on desert islands in the channel between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.

Why Mega-Prisons Holding Tens of Thousands Won't Make a Difference

Failing prison systems and entrenched corruption mean mega-prisons holding tens of thousands won't solve insecurity in Latin America.

International Sanctions Seek to Weaken Haiti's Patronage System Between Politicians, Gangs

Sanctions from the US and Canada are targeting Haiti's long history of patronage between political parties and violent gangs.

How Organized Crime Profits from Migrant Flow Across Colombia's Darién Gap

Migrants crossing the Darién Gap between Colombia and Panama face extortion, rape, violence, and being forced to carry drugs.

Digital Wild West: Latin America Unprepared for Crypto-Crime

A lack of regulation surrounding how crypto-currencies are used by organized crime has left Latin America dangerously exposed.

US Sanctions Oversimplify Fentanyl Trafficking From Mexico

Authorities in the United States have sanctioned a Mexican criminal group for trafficking illicit fentanyl into the country.

Ex-FARC Civil War in Putumayo Tests Colombia Government's Resolve

Feuding guerrilla factions for control of Colombia’s coca-rich southern state of Putumayo continue to claim dozens of lives.

Wildlife Trafficking Grows in Mexico as Criminals Go Digital

Wildlife traffickers in Mexico are taking advantage of the social media marketplace, placing some of Mexico’s endangered species in peril.

Ecuador Prison Quietly Released Top Albanian Cocaine Kingpin

Ecuadorean prison authorities quietly released Dritan Rexhepi, Albania's most notorious cocaine trafficker, last year.

Corruption, Cocaine, and Gold: Interview With Suriname's President Santokhi

InSight Crime sat down with Suriname's President Chan Santokhi to discuss the multiple criminal challenges ahead for the country.

Violence Rising in Hidalgo, Mexico's Oil Theft Center

Hidalgo, Mexico faces a rise in violence connected to a parallel increase in oil theft.