News Analysis

Venezuelan Government Targeting One of Country's Oldest Gangs for Annihilation

One of Venezuela’s oldest gangs, Tren del Llano, has suffered months of targeted operations by security forces and may now…

Ketamine Dominating Synthetic Drug Market in Chile

Ketamine has become all but the most popular synthetic drug in Chile, as traffickers are increasingly marketing ketamine to buyers…

In Colombia, the ELN Want a Peace Process on Their Terms

The ELN have stated their will to engage in peace talks with the upcoming administration of Colombia's president-elect Gustavo Petro,…

Fake Death Certificates and Vans Full of Cash - Brazil's Pablo Escobar is Finally Arrested

Sergio Roberto de Carvalho, known as the "Brazilian Pablo Escobar," has been arrested in Hungary.

Could Gustavo Petro Legalize Coca and Cocaine in Colombia?

A controversial bill proposing the legalization of the coca leaf and coca derivatives, including cocaine, has gained traction in Colombia.

The Indigenous Motorcycle Gang Plaguing Mexico's Southern State of Chiapas

A motorcycle gang, known as the Motonetos, which draws its membership from Indigenous communities is terrorizing the Mexican state of…

Five Security Challenges for Gustavo Petro, Colombia's Next President

Gustavo Petro will be Colombia's next president. Cocaine, Venezuela, deforestation - criminal challenges face him in droves.

No Chicken, No Tortillas – How Mexican Cities Are Deprived of Staple Foods

Buying fresh chicken in the Mexican city of Chilpancingo proved almost impossible this week. Almost all the chicken vendors had…

The Final Resurrection of Honduras' Montes-Bobadilla Clan

The head of the Montes-Bobadilla, a top Honduras drug clan, will be extradited to the US.

Haiti Gang Has Occupied Supreme Court for Almost a Week

For nearly a week, a powerful Haitian gang has forcibly occupied the country’s Palace of Justice, with no response from…

Rivals for the Throne - Can Argentina's Alvarado Clan Threaten the Monos?

The leader of Argentina's Alvarado Clan is behind bars. But as the Monos have shown, running a criminal group from…

Mano Dura Redux: The Price of Mass Gang Arrests in El Salvador

El Salvador has arrested over 40,000 alleged gang members. This seems shocking but it is not without precedent in the…