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Dominican Republic-Haiti Border Fence Likely to See Same Cracks as US Wall

Dominican President Luis Abinader claims that constructing a 164-kilometer barrier along its border with Haiti will stop irregular migration and…

Colombia's Election Year Begins with Alarming Escalation in Violence

The recent escalation of violence perpetrated by criminal groups in Colombia could not only undermine the upcoming elections, but aggravate…

What Does Massive Weapons Seizure Say About Sinaloa Cartel Feud in Mexico?

Authorities in Mexico recently seized an historic amount of high-powered weapons and ammunition in a northern border state, laying bare…

Paraguay's Narco-Politics Exposed By Colossal Anti-Drug Operation

Paraguay has launched the biggest operation against cocaine trafficking and money laundering in its history, unleashing a scandal that has…

Military-Grade Weapons in Michoacán Put Mexican Forces on War Footing

Makeshift bombs and grenade launchers are now being used in battles between cartels and Mexico’s security forces in an alarming…

How Local Political Support Gives Illegal Miners Carte Blanche in Brazil's Amazon

An alleged deal between government officials and illegal miners in Brazil’s Amazon led to the latter being provided with weapons…

Funeral Massacre Latest Example of Extreme Violence Causing Michoacán Exodus

Without the bodies, the exact number of people executed in broad daylight at a funeral in Mexico's western state of…

Is This the End for Venezuela’s Megagangs?

Security forces in Venezuela have killed a string of infamous gang bosses, indicating that the gangs are no longer operating…

ELN Show of Force Confirms its Unmatched Criminal Presence in Colombia

After dozens of coordinated events to paralyze portions of Colombia, ELN militants underscored that the armed group remains the country's…

Barrio 18 Poses as Vendors to Pilfer El Salvador Pandemic Funds

Dozens of Barrio 18 members in El Salvador allegedly conspired with street vendors to divert pandemic relief funds.

Fired El Salvador Prison Workers Claim Irregularities Facilitated Gang Negotiation

Fired prison employees in El Salvador have claimed they witnessed negotiations among government officials and imprisoned gang leaders, adding weight…

Albanian Drug Traffickers Jockey for Position in Ecuador

The assassination of a suspected Albanian drug trafficker in Ecuador is another reminder of the increasing presence of Balkan trafficking…