How Scrap Metal Became a Criminal Enterprise in Venezuela
CONTRABAND
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15 MAY 2023
The illegal sale of scrap metal has become another earner for government officials and military figures in Venezuela.
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NEWS
DRUG POLICY
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10 MAY 2023
Mexico's regulations concerning precursor chemicals is strong on paper, but rampant corruption means this is essentially meaningless.
ELITES AND CRIME
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4 MAY 2023
Venezuela's new asset forfeiture law seeks to act against corrupt state actors and criminals. But is its successful implementation likely?…
COLOMBIA
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2 MAY 2023
Colombia's security policy has made clear the country's intention to tackle the ELN. But to do so, it's relying on the help of Venezuela.
COLECTIVOS
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25 APR 2023
“They keep an eye on the transportation and the water. When something is damaged, they work with officials and fix it. They control the gas stations," said a resident of…
EXTORTION
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21 APR 2023
As organized crime increases in Venezuela, more people and businesses are falling victim to extortion carried out by opportunists.
CONTRABAND
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12 APR 2023
Zulia's gasoline black market has disappeared as government policies and supply increases take effect. But will it soon return?…
GENDER AND CRIME
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31 MAR 2023
Migrants across Latin America, especially Venezuelans, can fall into traps laid by organized crime in a variety of ways.
COLOMBIA
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30 MAR 2023
"Creepy" marijuana cultivated in Colombia is in demand in Latin America, and Venezuela provides its exit point.
ELITES AND CRIME
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27 MAR 2023
The killing of Venezuelan criminal, alias "El Conejo," by authorities is being reported as a major coup. The reality is more complex.
ELITES AND CRIME
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22 MAR 2023
The resignation of Venezuela's Oil Minister, Tareck El Aissami, after the arrest of a close ally may precede a sensational fall.
COLOMBIA
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9 MAR 2023
Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro will play a vital role in the success of Colombia's peace talks with the ELN. Is that a good thing?…
BOLIVIA
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8 MAR 2023
InSight Crime reviews Latin America and the Caribbean's cocaine seizure date from 2022 to find out what it reveals about regional trafficking.
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InSight Crime's Chemical Precursor Report continues to be a reference in the region
19 MAY 2023
For the second week in a row, our investigation into the flow of precursor chemicals for the manufacture of synthetic drugs in Mexico has been cited by multiple regional media…
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InSight Crime’s Chemical Precursor Report Widely Cited
THE ORGANIZATION
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12 MAY 2023
We are proud to see that our recently published investigation into the supply chain of chemical precursors feeding Mexico’s synthetic drug production has been warmly received.
THE ORGANIZATION
InSight Crime’s Paraguay Election Coverage Draws Attention
5 MAY 2023
InSight Crime looked at the various anti-organized crime policies proposed by the candidates in Paraguay’s presidential election, which was won on April 30 by Santiago Peña. Our pre-election coverage was cited…
THE ORGANIZATION
InSight Crime Cited in OAS, CARICOM Reports
28 APR 2023
This week, InSight Crime’s work was cited nine times in a new report by the Organization of American States (OAS) titled “The Impact of Organized Crime on Women,…
THE ORGANIZATION
InSight Crime Staff Cited as Experts by International Media
21 APR 2023
This week, InSight Crime deputy editor, Juan Diego Posada, was interviewed by the Associated Press about connections between the ex-FARC mafia and Brazilian criminal groups, and…
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