Peru, Chile Prisons May Struggle to Contain Tren de Aragua

The capture of Tren de Aragua members will test if Peru and Chile’s prisons can hold this dangerous gang.

How Illegal Logging Became a National Security Crisis in Chile

Political conflict, institutional weakness, and ineffective legislation have helped wood theft and illegal logging proliferate in Chile.

Kratom to Bath Salts - The Rare Psychoactive Drugs Entering Chile

Chile has recently seized several new psychoactive substances (NPS), highlighting the growing diversity of its drug markets.

Meth, Fentanyl, Ecstasy: Synthetic Drugs Flourish in Latin America

Synthetic drugs like methamphetamine, fentanyl, and ecstasy are reshaping Latin America's drug trade.

Northern Chile Struggling to Contain Skyrocketing Homicide Rate

Politicians are pushing for the Chilean government to declare a state of emergency in the northern regions including Tarapacá…

The Merluza Mafia: Middlemen Profit Off Cod Catch in Chile

Middlemen in Chile control sales of merluza, a white-fleshed fish for which there is a large appetite.

How Tren de Aragua Controls the Destiny of Migrants from Venezuela to Chile

Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua, has gradually become one of South America's main criminal threats, with Chile its latest target.

Tusi: The Pink Drug Cocktail That Tricked Latin America

Tusi, a pink synthetic drug powder, is increasing its share of Latin America's drug markets.

Why Did Latin America's Drug Trade Thrive During COVID-19?

Why did drug trafficking enjoy such a boom during the COVID-19 pandemic…

Chile Receiving Synthetic Drugs Galore From Netherlands, Belgium

Authorities in Iquique and San Antonio, port cities in northern Chile, discovered nearly 475,000 MDMA tablets on various ships departing from the Netherlands and Belgium in the past two months.

Ketamine Dominating Synthetic Drug Market in Chile

Ketamine has become all but the most popular synthetic drug in Chile, as traffickers are increasingly marketing ketamine to buyers as Tusi.

From Copper Theft to Ransomware - Chile's Criminal Challenges Begin to Mount

A new report by Chilean think tank AthenaLab has laid bare Chile's ever-increasing spectrum of criminal threats, from copper theft and illegal fishing to cybercrime and weapons trafficking.