News Analysis

‘Viejo Santos’: The Decline of an MS13 Leader Wanted in the US

US and Guatemalan authorities will tell you Moises Humberto Rivera Luna, alias "Viejo Santos," is a top member of the…

Uruguay's Institutions Struggle to Fight Back Against Increased Criminal Threats

Homicides and drug trafficking are pushing up crime levels in Uruguay and authorities are unable to stop it.

Three Criminal Revelations from Mexico's Defense Ministry Leaks

Presidential assassination plots and the Jalisco Cartel's influence on government -- the juicy details of Mexico's SEDENA leaks.

Peace Between Ecuador’s Warring Gangs Appears Further than Ever

Any chance of peace between warring gangs in Ecuador appears to be defunct after another two massacres.

Latin America's Massacres of Environmental Defenders Continue with Impunity: Study

Latin America's environmental and land protectors are routinely murdered by the regions criminals.

Mexico Reliant on Army to Fight Crime Despite Human Rights Abuses

Mexico's army is being given more public security responsibilities, despite its human rights abuses.

US-El Salvador Tensions Rise With Extradition of Top MS13 Leader Blocked For Now

El Salvador will hold off on extraditing a top MS13 gang leader to the United States to face terrorism charges.

Desperation in the Desert: The Industrialization of Migrant Smuggling on the US-Mexico Border

Along the US-Mexico border, a booming migrant smuggling industry is closely monitored by organized crime groups.

Military Arsenals Provide Convenient Source of Weapons for Latin American Gangs

Corruption, no supervision, and poor legislation have led to Latin American military weapons ending up in criminal hands.

High-Profile Venezuela-US Prisoner Swap Comes at Opportune Moment

A high-profile prisoner swap raises hopes of improving US-Venezuela relations and abilities to tackle organized crime.

Colombo-Venezuelan Guerrillas Pose Challenge for Colombia’s 'Total Peace': InSight Crime Panel

A panel hosted by InSight Crime discussed the implications of the ELN and ex-FARC Mafia becoming binational guerrillas.

Extortion in Northern Triangle Worth Over $1 Billion Annually: Report

Extortion in the Northern Triangle is predominantly done from prisons, yet prison populations have been on the rise.