News Analysis

Colombia's Caribbean Drug Route Alive and Well Around San Andres Archipelago

A record cocaine seizure off the coast of Colombia’s San Andres is the latest in a string of million-dollar drug…

Gang Murder Rampage Sends Shockwaves Through El Salvador Government

A killing spree unlike anything seen since El Salvador’s civil war has delivered a macabre message from the country’s street…

Brazil's Southern Port of Paranaguá Offers Alternative Route for Europe Cocaine

The culmination of a three-year investigation has showcased the important role Brazil’s southern port of Paranaguá plays in supplying cocaine…

Mexico Claims Premature Victory After Troops Deployed to Calm Nuevo Laredo

According to the Mexican president, the recent arrest of the alleged leader of the Northeast Cartel followed by a major…

Militias Fleece Locals for Basic Services in Rio Favelas

In many of Rio de Janeiro's favelas, criminal organizations are setting exorbitant prices for gas cylinders, knowing that residents will…

Why Does Latin America Dominate the World's Most Violent Cities List?

The 2021 ranking of the world's most violent cities predictably features a heavy presence by Latin American and Caribbean population…

How a Haiti Suburb Fuelled the Rise of a Formidable Street Gang

A wave of violence has rocked the small Haitian town of Croix-des-Bouquets, shining a light on how this strategic area…

US Sanctions Up Ante in Hunt for Guatemala's Huistas

The United States government has ramped up its pursuit of one of Guatemala’s most enduring drug clans – the so-called…

Ecuador's Fishermen Face Death or Despair From Constant Pirate Attacks

Rampant piracy along Ecuador’s coastal provinces is forcing hundreds of fishermen to leave their profession and the sea out of…

Venezuela May Never Be Able to Rid Itself of Spectre of Landmines

Almost a year after the use of landmines was first reported in Venezuela, their deployment now appears a routine tactic…

Colombia's Prison Corruption Exposed as Top Trafficker Strolls Out

A top Colombian drug trafficker walked out of a maximum-security prison in Bogotá without ever being challenged, exposing deep-seated corruption…

Brazil Arms Traffickers Used Portable Technology to Manufacture Gun Parts

Brazilian authorities recently dismantled a criminal network trafficking weapons from the US to Brazil with a twist: The gang imported…