Guatemala Ex-President Pleads Guilty in Graft Case Amid Shifting Corruption Climate 

Former Guatemalan president Otto Pérez Molina's guilty plea could be an attempt to avoid Arévalo's incoming anti-impunity push.

Security Force Corruption Scandal Rocks Brazil’s Biggest Amazon State

The dismissal of top security officials in the Brazilian state of Amazonas suggests corruption could complicate Lula’s battle to save Amazon.

Venezuela’s Armed Non-State Actors Bolster Maduro in Election Lead-Up

Like in the past, the Maduro government is utilizing electoral violence by armed groups to secure victory in the 2024 elections.

Plots Against President-Elect Mark Dark Turn in Guatemala's Bitter Election

Reports of an assassination plot against Guatemala's president-elect Bernardo Arévalo may be a final act of political elites as they try to cling to power.

Guatemala’s President-Elect Still Has 1 More Hurdle to Cross

Bernardo Arévalo won Guatemala's presidential election. But he will face more challenges from political elites before taking up the post.

Paraguay's New Cabinet Shadowed by Criminal Ties

Paraguay’s new president, Santiago Peña, will face entrenched organized criminal interests, some of which appear to have close ties to members of his own cabinet.  …

Venezuela's Corrupt Officials Key to Human Trafficking Networks

Human trafficking has increased dramatically in Venezuela. The involvement of the country's security forces is key to this, experts say.

Has Narco-Money Once Again Infiltrated Political Campaigns in Colombia?

The Colombian president’s son admitted to accepting money from criminals, embroiling his father's administration in scandal.

The Shattered Mafia Behind Criminal Chaos in Zulia, Venezuela 

The Meleán crime family once ruled over Zulia, Venezuela, but their patriarch's death led to a series of murders that left much of the clan dead.

Criminal Groups Ally With State Forces for Cattle Theft in Venezuela

Venezuelan ranchers are getting their cattle stolen or killed by gangs supported by the very officials meant to supervise the agricultural industry.

Ex-President Sentenced as Panama Makes Progress Against Impunity

Former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli was sentenced to 10 years in prison for money laundering, putting him closer than ever to facing justice after years of avoiding charges for the…

Guatemala’s Elections in Disarray As Corrupt Elites Cling to Power

In Guatemala, a series of conflicting rulings has left the country reeling, as the dominant political bloc tries desperately to maintain power.