News Analysis

Does Australia Receive Enough Cocaine To Meet Demand?

Cocaine in Australia remains difficult to access, with traffickers either selling low-quality or entirely fake doses.

Corrupt Police Play Both Sides in Guanajuato, Mexico

Police in Guanajuato, Mexico, are accused of being in the pocket of the Jalisco Cartel. But do they have a…

The Bosses Who Run Venezuela's Most Lawless Prisons

Venezuela's prisons have failed to stop the country's most dangerous criminals, these can run criminal empires from behind bars.

Portugal Fighting Back Against Rising Tide of Cocaine

Portugal has seized a blizzard of cocaine in recent months, underscoring the country's role as a major drug hub.

Can New US Regulations Stem Firearms Flowing to Latin America?

A new rule in the United States seeks to stem the flow of ghost guns, bought in parts online and…

Haiti's Gangs Engage in Campaigns of Mass Sexual Violence

Haitian gangs, G9 and G-PEP, have been accused of raping dozens of women in conflict-ridden neighborhoods of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Why Ambulances Remain Convenient Way to Move Drugs in Colombia

Narco ambulances in Colombia aren't new, but a recent rash of discoveries suggests that they are back in vogue with…

Prosecutors in Ecuador Become Latest Victims of Targeted Assassinations

Two subjects on a motorcycle attacked prosecutor Federico Estrella outside his home in Babahoyo, Los Ríos, on August 15. Estrella…

What Can Be Learned from Mexico's Latest Wave of Attacks?

Mexico saw outbreaks of violence last week in three different states. What can these events tell us about the country's…

How a Gender Focus Impacts Argentina's Criminal Cases

Argentina Judge Sabrina Namer explains why criminal courts should include gender perspectives in their decisions.

Deadly Bomb Attack Deepens Ecuador's Struggle with Gangs

Gang warfare is pushing violence in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, where a bomb attack claimed five lives.

ELN and Urabeños War Again in Northern Colombia

The ELN and Urabeños are once again battling for control of Bolívar, a northern department of Colombia.