Elyssa Pachico
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 00:00
Texas lawmakers and security officials have asked the Pentagon to send surplus military equipment from Iraq to the US-Mexico border. This could include more unmanned planes, even though the effectiveness of the technology in fighting drug trafficking is q
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 00:00
Mexico may make serious headway in its fight against organized crime by designating one criminal group as the "most violent," and then focusing most of the government's resources against them.
Monday, April 2, 2012 - 00:00
Funes said the government's participation consisted of providing the trucks, guards, and helicopters needed to monitor the transfer the of prison leaders from a maximum security prison to several less-restrictive facilities.
Friday, March 30, 2012 - 00:00
A series of US State Department cables released in 2010 by WikiLeaks depicted the Panamanian border police as largely incapable of carrying out timely responses to FARC actions.
Friday, March 23, 2012 - 00:00
There are some indications that the criminal group most deeply involved in the crack trade is prison gang the First Capital Command (PCC).
Friday, March 16, 2012 - 00:00
The FBI's Legal Attache in El Salvador, Joseph Deters, said that the US will support the training of the prosecutors and police who will make up the special task force. The unit will focus on the extortion of medium and small businesses.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 00:00
One source told InSight Crime that Zetas boss Heriberto Lazcano, alias "Z-3," was so spooked by Zapata's death that he ordered his men to stop providing protection for Espinoza.
Friday, March 9, 2012 - 00:00
El Comercio reports that a review by the military says that drug trafficking and organized crime may soon overwhelm the country, if "adequate measures" are not taken in time.
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 00:00
The bill would also increase the penalties for murders committed by militias and death squads, including increasing jail time for militia members.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 00:00
Police have warned that alias "Comrade Jose," leader of another faction based further south, which is more heavily involved in the drug trade, may try to move into Artemio's territory.