3 Takeaways From the Return of the Familia Michoacana

Mexico's Familia Michoacana are back in the headlines again. But is it the same cartel as the one that fell apart years ago?…

GameChangers 2022: How the Chapitos Became Hyper-Capitalist Narcos

The Chapitos are winning the internal war for the Sinaloa Cartel and doing it in a different way than their father ever considered.

How Latin America's Synthetic Drug Traffickers Launder Dirty Cash

The rise of synthetic drugs, in particular fentanyl and methamphetamine, has changed the landscape of opportunity for drug traffickers in Latin America. Highly potent and highly addictive, synthetic narcotics are…

Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations' New Marijuana Strategies

In response to changes in the international marijuana trade, Mexico-based drug trafficking groups have shifted their strategies.

Methamphetamine Production in Mexico Is Toxic for the Environment

In Sinaloa, Mexico, chemicals used for methamphetamine production are damaging the environment and, it appears, the health of locals.

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

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

Uruguay Makes Historic Seizure of European Meth

Uruguay has made Latin America's largest ever seizure of European methamphetamine, marking a new phase in drug trafficking dynamics.

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…

Sinaloa State Dominates Fentanyl and Meth Production in Mexico

Authorities in Mexico's northern state of Sinaloa have made a string of synthetic drug lab busts, underscoring how the state has emerged as a fentanyl and methamphetamine production hub.

Latin American Experts Help European Gangs Produce Cocaine at Home

Europe’s increasing demand for cocaine means the drug is now being producing in Europe by local criminals with help of Latin American colleagues.

Super Labs and Master Chefs - The Changing Face of Europe's Drug Trade

Cocaine processing has taken root on European soil, Mexican and Dutch synthetic drug traffickers have partnered up, and a new chemical technique is encouraging the establishment of super-labs in Europe’s…