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Top 3 Suspects in Kidnapping of 'Jefe' Diego in Mexico

The mystery surrounding the kidnapping of Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, a leader in the National Action Party (PAN) and one…

'Jefe' Diego Free in Mexico, But Mystery Remains

Diego Fernandez de Cevallos, a former Senator, presidential candidate, and longtime political 'Jefe' of the National Action Party (PAN) was…

Guatemala Declares State of Siege in Alta Verapaz

Guatemala's government declared a state of siege in the embattled state of Alta Verapaz on Sunday, an area…

InSight Map: Oil Pipeline Theft in Mexico

Thieves tapping into an oil pipeline caused a huge explosion Sunday that killed at least 28 people in San Martin Texmelucan,…

US Indictment of Vicente Carrillo Fuentes

In July 2009, the Eastern District of New York filed an indictment against Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, alias "El Viceroy,"…

Knight Foundation: Murders of Journalists in Latin America Tied to Investigations into Organized Crime

A new report by the Knight Foundation examines journalists killed due to their investigations into organized crime activities. …

Govt Promises to Protect Juarez Doctors After Strike

After a 24-hour strike by doctors in Ciudad Juarez, the government has promised more security for health care professionals in…

Top Mexican Drug Lord May Go Free

A judge this week dismissed the most serious charges against one of the leaders of the Juarez Cartel,…

6,000 Demobilized Paramilitaries have Returned to Crime

A report from Colombia's National Commission for Reparation and Reconciliation (CNNR) this week says 6,000 demobilized…

Study Looks at Transnational Crime in Northern Triangle

A panel discussion Monday at the Wilson Center highlighted the interconnectedness of organized criminal groups in El Salvador, Honduras and…

WikiLeaks: Jamaica 'Ignoring' Cubans Concerns of Drug Smuggling

Cuban officials were repeatedly frustrated by their attempts to engage Jamaican authorities on the issue of drug trafficking through Cuban…

Mexican Lawmaker, Allegedly Connected to Crime Boss, Loses Immunity

Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies this week stripped lawmaker Julio César Godoy Toscano of his legal immunity, paving the way for…