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25 AUG 2023

As local and regional elections approach, Colombian armed groups are increasingly targeting politicians. Here, the story of one brave mayor.

COLOMBIA / 24 AUG 2023

Colombia's President Petro announced his Total Peace plan 12 months ago. But how has his flagship policy played out?…

23 AUG 2023

The government's first operation massively displacing miners from Yapacana lacks transparency and leaves more questions than answers. …

COLOMBIA / 22 AUG 2023

Hyperinflation is forcing Venezuelans to buy cheaper foodstuffs smuggled in from Colombia, putting the jobs of Venezuelan producers at risk.

ECUADOR / 21 AUG 2023

In the second round of Ecuador's presidential race, both candidates favor using social measures to address the country's security crisis.

ELITES AND CRIME / 21 AUG 2023

Bernardo Arévalo won Guatemala's presidential election. But he will face more challenges from political elites before taking up the post.

COCAINE / 18 AUG 2023

The sentencing of notorious Colombian drug trafficker Chupeta marks the end of a lucrative and bloody career.

ECUADOR / 18 AUG 2023

InSight Crime spoke with Brotherton to learn more about the history of gang legalization in Ecuador and examine its impact…

COCA / 17 AUG 2023

InSight Crime spoke with expert Yulia Vorobyeva, about drug trafficking trends and the growing demand for cocaine in Europe. …

COCAINE / 15 AUG 2023

Paraguay’s new president, Santiago Peña, will face entrenched organized criminal interests, some of which appear to have close ties to…

COCAINE / 14 AUG 2023

Mounting homicides and increased drug trafficking have raised concerns about organized crime in Uruguay. Recent studies presented to the Ministry…

BRAZIL / 11 AUG 2023

Leaders in Belém failed to discuss measures to combat organized criminal groups perpetrating environmental crimes in the Amazon.

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