News Analysis

InSight Crime Presents Side Events at UN Organized Crime Conference

InSight Crime presented two events on organized crime at a United Nations conference in Vienna.

Why Money Launderers in Honduras May Be Getting Away With It

Honduras has freed dozens of individuals tied to organized crime a year after reforming its money laundering law.

Is the Quality of Cocaine Worse in the United States Than in Europe?

A new report has investigated claims that the purity of cocaine available in North America is continuously decreasing.

El Salvador's Attorney General Worked for Top MS13 Ally

Rodolfo Delgado, El Salvador's Attorney-General, may have worrying connections to an alleged money launderer and MS13 collaborator.

Murder Record Broken in Northern Ecuador as Gang Feuds Fuel Violence

Murders in Esmeraldas, northern Ecuador, have exploded. Gangs battling for control of drug trafficking routes are to blame.

Ecuador Illegal Fishermen Target Sardines, Anchovies Amid Fishmeal Boom

Fishing vessels are harvesting smaller marine species in Ecuador as the demand for fishmeal is drawing the attention of illegal…

In Sinaloa, Mexico, a Deadly Mix of Synthetic Drugs and Forced Disappearances

In Sinaloa, Mexico, the uptick in forced disappearances is linked to one dynamic more than any other: synthetic drugs.

ELN Oversees Rampant Cattle Smuggling Between Colombia and Venezuela

The ELN plays a continuing role in facilitating large-scale cattle smuggling between Colombia and Venezuela.

What Lies Behind Bolivia's Expanding Cocaine Trade?

Bolivia's cocaine trade is on the up. Originally a coca leaf cultivator, Bolivia has moved to cocaine production.

Paraguay’s Former President Horacio Cartes Losing Aura of Impunity

A new report by Paraguay’s Congress has connected former president, Horacio Cartes, to a raft of crimes.

Re-Opening Colombia-Venezuela Border No Quick Fix for Rampant Smuggling

The re-opening of the Colombia-Venezuela border was a momentous occasion. But did it come too early?…

Colombia Sees Historic Levels of Coca Cultivation and Cocaine Production

Colombian coca cultivation and potential cocaine production has hit a record high. How will this impact the government's drugs policy?…