3 Takeaways From the Mexico Peace Index 2023

A new report has found that organized crime groups are overwhelmingly to blame for violence in Mexico, and the CJNG plays an oversized role.

Gulf Cartel Still ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ on US-Mexico Border: Homeland Security

Despite the CJNG moving into Mexico's northern state of Tamaulipas, the Gulf Cartel remains the foremost security threat along the US border.

The Fraudsters: Venezuela’s Organized Crime Vultures

As organized crime increases in Venezuela, more people and businesses are falling victim to extortion carried out by opportunists.

Southern Mexico Extortion Suggests Migration of Central American Gangs 

While thousands of gang members have been arrested in El Salvador, some may have moved their activities to Mexico.

Carlos Capa Gang

The Carlos Capa gang is one of the oldest surviving criminal gangs in Valles del Tuy, south of Caracas in Venezuela.

Death, Taxes, and Extortion: Why Latin American Companies Keep Paying Up

Extortion in Latin America continues to bring in fortunes for criminal gangs. So how do they do it?…

Honduras' State of Exception May Set Worrying Precedent

Honduras declared a state of exception as extortion cases rise, suspending constitutional rights in cities and deploying thousands of troops.

Extortion in Northern Triangle Worth Over $1 Billion Annually: Report

Extortion in the Northern Triangle is predominantly done from prisons, yet prison populations have been on the rise.

Express Extortion: Easy Credit Apps Come at a High Cost In Mexico

Scammers in Mexico have yet again evolved their modus operandi by using express credit apps to extort users and drain their bank accounts.

No Chicken, No Tortillas – How Mexican Cities Are Deprived of Staple Foods

Buying fresh chicken in the Mexican city of Chilpancingo proved almost impossible this week. Almost all the chicken vendors had closed after a number of their peers were threatened and…

How Extortion Became Fixed Business Cost for Restaurants in Quintana Roo

For restauranteurs in Mexico's coastal state of Quintana Roo, daily extortion fees are unavoidable. Competing cartels lean on the industry as a bedrock for exploitative financing.

Dominican Republic Cybercrime Ring Shows Extent of Caribbean's Financial Fraud Crisis

The Dominican Republic has dismantled a transnational cybercrime network believed to have defrauded hundreds of US citizens to the tune of more than $200 million, in just the latest example…