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The Informants of Tibú: How the Colombian State Unleashed a Wave of Femicides
Between 2020 and 2021, more than a dozen women were killed, others disappeared, and many more were threatened and displaced after guerrillas operating in the department uncovered a plan…
Keep reading100 Days In, Guatemala President Locks Horns with Corruption and Crime
Bernardo Arévalo rode a wave of discontent over corruption to become Guatemala’s president. But 100 days into his government, the new president’s anti-graft drive is being outpaced by an energetic campaign against extortion and drug trafficking. Arévalo, who took office in January, has said his government “will not tolerate corruption.” But his administration has yet to announce a comprehensive plan for dealing with graft.…
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Chapitos
The Chapitos are sons of former Sinaloa Cartel leader, Joaquín…
Central General Staff – Ex-FARC Mafia
The Central General Staff (Estado Mayor Central – EMC) is…
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InSight Crime Leads Analysis of Global Cocaine Market
This week, InSight Crime’s Co-Founder, Jeremy McDermott spoke to German broadcaster Deutsche Welle to highlight Europe’s growing role in the cocaine trade. InSight Crime’s global…
Keep readingInSight Crime’s Organized Crime Round-Up With Americas Quarterly
Last week, InSight Crime Co-founder Jeremy McDermott sat down with Brian Winter, the editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly, to analyze the trends that are shaping organized…
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