DEA Criticized for Tame Review of Foreign Operations

The DEA faces criticisms for a review into its foreign operations following corruption scandals.

Venezuela's Opaque Drug-Seizure Figures Don't Add Up

Venezuelan authorities claim to have destroyed 40 tons of drugs this year. But are they being fully transparent about their track record?…

What Lies Behind Bolivia's Expanding Cocaine Trade?

Bolivia's cocaine trade is on the up. Originally a coca leaf cultivator, Bolivia has moved to cocaine production.

Colombia's President Petro Challenges US Anti-Drug Policy in UN Speech

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has lambasted decades of US anti-drug policy at the United Nations General Assembly.

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.

The Dominican Republic – The Caribbean’s Cocaine Hub 

The port of Caucedo, the Dominican Republic's main maritime entry point, is trying to fight back against a wave of cocaine.

Uruguay's Microtrafficking Approach Under Question as Homicides Jump

A spate of gang-related killings has caused panic in a marginalized area of Uruguay’s capital of Montevideo, raising debate about the alleged success of the country’s hardening security strategies.

How Mexico's Drug Trade Has Evolved Over a Century

Misconceptions surrounding Mexico's drug trade have long been replicated in popular culture and public discourses.

4 Security Challenges Awaiting Ecuador’s Next President

Ecuador’s next president will face an unprecedented set of security challenges, as prison violence has soared to record levels, the country’s corruption is receiving international attention and the criminal situation…

Ecuador's Self-Defeating Anti-Trafficking Law

While authorities in Ecuador tally record cocaine seizures, a change to the criminal code in the Andean country has possibly made it more difficult to prosecute large-scale traffickers.

DEA Report: Drug Traffickers Adapt to COVID-19 Crisis

Though crime syndicates struggled to move drugs in the initial months of the pandemic when global shipping shut down and transit came to a halt, they soon learned to adapt.