Portugal Fighting Back Against Rising Tide of Cocaine

Portugal has seized a blizzard of cocaine in recent months, underscoring the country's role as a major drug hub.

Can New US Regulations Stem Firearms Flowing to Latin America?

A new rule in the United States seeks to stem the flow of ghost guns, bought in parts online and assembled at home, to Latin America.

High Hopes for Radar Crash Against Reality of Illegal Fishing in Costa Rica

The installation of a radar tower on Costa Rica’s Cocos Island heralded a new era for curbing illegal fishing in one of the world’s most biodiverse ocean regions.

Cartagena Fighting Reputation as Colombia's Biodiversity Marketplace

Everything from turtles, iguanas and parrots is trafficked through Cartagena, Colombia's illegal wildlife trade.

What Will Come of Peru Jailing Shark Fin Traffickers for First Time?

Peru has convicted a gang of shark fin traffickers for the first time in history but more is needed to make a dent in this prolific illegal industry.  …

Venezuela Kidnappers Posing as Car Sellers to Lure Victims

The Venezuelan police have stepped in amid a spate of violent crimes caused by gang members pretending to sell cars online. The offer: people can use police stations to finalize…

Costa Rica Struggles to Profit from Sale of Narco-Assets

In Costa Rica, the seizure of narco-assets presents more of an obstacle than a gift to authorities.

Chile Loggers Try New Rules to Crack Down on Illegal Timber

Faced with endemic timber theft and uneven government enforcement, logging companies in Chile have agreed to new guidelines meant to cut down on the sale of illegal wood.

São Paulo Police Wearing Cameras Killed Nobody in June

Killings connected to a number of military police units in São Paulo fell to zero in June 2021 due to a simple innovation: body cameras.

Eat Them or Extradite Them - What to Do With Pablo Escobar's Hippos?

Colombia's hippos are a well-documented problem. Growing astonishingly fast in number, potentially devastating to the local ecosystem and perhaps lethal to humans, plenty of solutions have been proposed.

No Sloth Selfies - The Rush to Protect Latin America's Slowest Mammal

While Latin America is home to the trafficking of all manner of species, several foundations are working to save arguably its slowest-moving victims: the sloths.

Labor Initiatives in Women's Prisons Struggle to Reduce Recidivism

Labor initiatives inside women´s prisons in Latin America aim to improve employment opportunities for female inmates, so as to reduce the rate of repeat offenses. However, beyond prison walls, they…