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Peru’s Next President Faces Extortion, Illegal Mining, and a Hostile Congress
Conservative hardliner Keiko Fujimori is poised to become Peru’s next president, following a chaotic and divisive election that has underscored the challenges she faces in taming a longstanding political…
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InSight Crime examines the most important criminal developments in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past year. Explore our annual roundups to learn what homicides and cocaine seizures tell us about organized crime in the region, and dive into our GameChangers series to learn more about yearly changes and trends in organized crime.
*Summer InSights 2025
This year, we are featuring several of the region’s biggest crime lords from four countries: Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia,…
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In our special series, InSight Crime looks at trends in organized crime and efforts to tackle it.
Elections and Organized Crime
Organized crime has long played a role in elections across Latin America and the Caribbean,…
Special Series: Maduro’s Arrest and Its Criminal Aftermath in Venezuela
This special series covers the fallout from this seismic development, including reporting, analysis, and in-depth…
Special Series: The Deadly US Strikes on Suspected Drug Traffickers
In this special series, InSight Crime tracks the United States’ attacks on drug trafficking organizations…
Special Series: The Sinaloa Cartel’s Internal War
In July 2024, storied Sinaloa Cartel boss Ismael Zambada García, alias “El Mayo,” and Joaquín…
Special Series: Honduras’ Unexceptional State of Emergency
In this special series, InSight Crime follows Honduras’ state of emergency and its impact on…
Special Series: The Downfall of El Salvador’s Gangs, and its Costs
In this special series, InSight Crime follows the Salvadoran government’s state of emergency and the…
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