Drug Traffickers in Fresh Round of Violence Against Peru's Indigenous Communities

Following multiple killings, Indigenous leaders in the Peruvian Amazon are again facing threats of violence after coca eradication operations in their area, in a stark warning of the risks faced…

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

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

Despite Peace Agreement, Child Recruitment Plagues Colombia

Youth in Colombia continue to be trapped by a range of armed groups, which use everything from bribery to death threats to get them into their ranks, a new report…

Latin American Governments Easy Prey for Ransomware During COVID-19

A recent cyberattack that hit government websites in Brazil, including platforms that track vaccinations and epidemiological data on COVID-19, has stoked concerns about a surge in ransomware attacks on critical…

GameChangers 2021: Long on Criminality, Short on Democracy in Year to Come

Prediction of the criminal dynamics for 2022 is even harder than most years, as it involves predicting the march of coronavirus. Organized crime does not exist in a bubble.

GameChangers 2021: COVID Chaos, Corruption, Deforestation and Synthetic Drugs

Welcome to InSight Crime’s Criminal  GameChangers 2021, where we highlight the most important trends in organized crime in the Americas over the course of the year.

3 Security Takeaways from Xiomara Castro's Historic Win in Honduras

Leftist opposition candidate Xiomara Castro appears to have ridden a wave of outrage to become Honduras' next president, beating out her right-wing rival in the ruling party, which has come…

3 Reasons Why Coca Crops Are at Record High in Peru

Though the amount of coca in Peru has been the subject of recent debate, reports indicate that coca crops have increased and are spreading.

Mexico's Caribbean Jewel of Tulum Dealing With Rapid Rise in Violence

One of the most sought-after destinations in all of Latin America, the Caribbean resort town of Tulum is now the most violent tourist hotspot in Mexico, ahead of Tijuana and…

Record Remittances from US to Mexico Raise Money Laundering Concerns

The Mexican government is highlighting a record number of remittances sent back to the country by citizens living in the United States this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but organized…

How Human Trafficking Worsened in Mexico During COVID-19

The number of human trafficking victims in Mexico is growing, as traffickers target vulnerable people hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fake Face Masks Add to COVID-19 Dangers in Argentina

Multiple raids carried out in Argentina have revealed a criminal network capitalizing on the emergence of new COVID-19 variants by producing and selling knock-off face masks that lacked the appropriate…