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Colombia’s Guerrillas Bring Landmines to Venezuela

Reports by the Venezuelan government of landmines in Apure state, demonstrate the recent expansion of a warfare tactic used by…

Private Jets Laden With Cocaine Travel from Brazil to Europe

Business jets are on the radar of European authorities after the dismantling of a ring that used private aircraft to…

Report: Soaring Disappearances in El Salvador Linked to Gang Pacts

A recently published report warns that pacts made between gangs and public officials to lower homicides in El Salvador will…

‘Memo Fantasma’ Initiates Criminal Proceeding Against InSight Crime Director

An elusive drug trafficker has brought a criminal libel case against InSight Crime Co-director Jeremy McDermott, despite widespread official confirmation…

4 Security Challenges Awaiting Ecuador’s Next President

Ecuador’s next president will face an unprecedented set of security challenges, as prison violence has soared to record levels, the…

The Last Ride of an Ally of Pablo Escobar

An old associate of Pablo Escobar, who spent 27 years in prison in the United States, is behind bars once…

Colombia Decides EPL is No Longer Major Threat

Colombia has downgraded the threat level of one of the country's oldest criminal groups, which means fewer resources and troops…

Closing Prisons Only Postpones Real Issues in Mexico

The shuttering of a state prison in Mexico is an unconventional response by officials trying to combat poor living conditions…

Cocaine Spike Puts Spotlight on Honduras Atlantic

A string of bumper cocaine seizures on the Honduras Atlantic has provided a stark reminder of the region's importance in…

The Impressive Tunnelling Skills of Mexico’s Gas Thieves

After the discovery of several elaborate tunnels used to siphon fuel to two hidden warehouses, it's clear that Mexico's gas…

What Criminals Plan Via Encrypted Messaging Services

The infiltration of an encrypted phone messaging service by Belgian authorities led to a record cocaine haul, showing both how…

Fentanyl Seizures Explode Across United States

Seizures of the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl by customs agents in the United States have skyrocketed nationwide, underscoring potential shifts…