News Analysis

Honduras Anti-Gang Crackdown Targets Only One Source of Violence 

The Honduran government's anti-gang crackdown risks oversimplifying the causes behind the country's violence.

Latin American Synthetic Drug Consumption Remains Modest: UNODC

Synthetic drugs are growing in prevalence around the world, but consumer markets in Latin America remain limited.

Historic Guatemala Elections Poised to Rattle Corrupt Establishment

Left-wing candidate Bernardo Arévalo caused a dramatic upset in Guatemala's elections, securing a run-off with Sandra Torres of UNE.

Theft and Corruption Hinder Venezuela's Oil Industry

Venezuela's oil production is on the up, but so too are thefts from pipelines and associated criminal activity.

Sinaloa's Rat, Jalisco's Rooster: The Evolution of Cartel Patches in Mexico

The CJNG, Sinaloa Cartel, Chapitos and more have used military-style patches to promote unity and loyalty.

Q&A: Latin American Children With Parents in Prison Get No Support

Latin America's constantly growing prison population has seen tens of thousands of children growing up without their parents, with dire…

Massacre in Honduran Women's Prison: A Tragedy Foretold

A massacre in Honduras is the deadliest at a woman's prison in Latin American history. InSight Crime recently visited this…

Acquittal of Top MS13 Leader Weakens El Salvador’s Anti-Gang Rhetoric 

The acquittal of "El Barney" raises questions about El Salvador's approach to targeting gang leaders amid the state of exception.

Guatemala Elections: A Blurry Line Between Politics and Drugs

The career of Guatemalan congresswoman Sofía Hernández is a survivor of three different political parties, connections to narcos, and US…

Why Bolivia’s $215 Million Radars Are Not Targeting Drug Flights 

Bolivia is still not using its radars to combat drug trafficking, nearly seven years after purchasing them for $215 million…

Guatemala: An Election Enshrined in Impunity

The run-up to Guatemala's 2023 elections has been defined by inconsistencies and corruption. On June 25, the country heads to…

After Peralta, Dominican Republic's Cocaine Crackdown Targets Smaller Cities

After the arrest of César Peralta, the Dominican Republic has continued going after remaining cocaine trafficking networks.