Police Break Up Asia-Latin America Human Trafficking Rings

Authorities have dismantled two separate human trafficking rings in Ecuador and Brazil linked to South and East Asia, highlighting the flow of trafficking victims between the two continents.

Is the Sinaloa Cartel Feeding Ecuador's Domestic Drug Trade?

Reports from Ecuador highlight the size of its domestic drug market, although the country's biggest challenge may lie in the amount of narcotics moving through for international markets -- largely…

Violent Crime in Quito Blamed on Drug Dealing Boom

Drug dealing is presenting a growing threat to citizen security in Ecuador, according to reports, which highlight the increasing influence of local gangs who manage domestic drug sales.

Ecuador's 'Sinaloa Cartel Link' Captured in Colombia

Colombian and Ecuadorean authorities captured one of Ecuador's most wanted criminals and an alleged ally of the Sinaloa Cartel in Cali, Colombia, where he and his gang were reportedly trying…

Ecuador Bulk Cash Smuggling Reflects New Laundering Trend

Ecuador has witnessed a dramatic rise in bulk cash smuggling over the last five years, reflecting evolutions in criminal groups' money laundering and trafficking practices away from established financial institutions.

Discovery of Coca Plantations in Ecuador Points to FARC

Authorities have destroyed two coca plantations on the Ecuadorean side of the country's border with Colombia in the latest discovery to shine a light on the small scale but seemingly…

Ecuador Battles FARC, 5 Years After Death of Raul Reyes

Ecuadorean armed forces have reported two confrontations with Colombian rebels in a week, as the country marks five years since the bombing raid that killed FARC commander alias "Raul…

Cocaine Found on Statues Shipped by Ecuador Foreign Ministry

Ecuadorean police found traces of cocaine on statues due to be sent to Canada from Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the second diplomatic drug scandal to hit the country…

FARC Presence in Ecuador Border Region Diminished: Military

The Ecuadorean military has claimed there has been a significant drop in the presence of the FARC near the Colombian border, contradicting evidence collected by InSight Crime that shows the…

Arrests Show International Reach of Bogota Gangs

Revelations that a Bogota drug gang had international criminal contacts across the Americas and in Europe illustrate the increasing role that local groups play in international organized crime.

Peruvian Police Seize Counterfeit Dollars Bound for Ecuador

Peruvian Police seized nearly $12,000 in fake dollar bills at the border with Ecuador, underscoring Peru's position as the world's leading manufacturer of counterfeit dollars.

Ecuador Remains on International Money Laundering Blacklist

Ecuador must deal with its continued failure to comply with international standards on money laundering and financing terrorism, according to an international agency tasked with dealing with these crimes.