Geoffrey Ramsey
Friday, November 30, 2012 - 00:00
Despite the fact that Bolivian has seen an uptick in human trafficking in recent years, just two trafficking cases in the last six years ended in a conviction, while more than 200 cases have been reported in 2012 alone.
Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 00:00
Anti-narcotics police in Bolivia have revealed that Brazil's PCC prison gang controls cocaine trafficking routes throughout the country, and are now on the hunt for a man they claim is the PCC's chief contact in Bolivia.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 00:00
Brazilian police intelligence confirms that the PCC prison gang is expanding across the country from its Sao Paulo base, with members in two-thirds of the country's states.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 00:00
Perez said that the crossing would help bring customs revenue to his country, and added that he was speaking with his Honduran counterpart, President Porfirio Lobo, about the possibility of adding more border crossings.
Monday, November 12, 2012 - 00:00
A new report on border security in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras suggests that for all its ills, organized crime has brought some economic benefits to impoverished communities, who may take a hostile view of any state-led security surge.
Friday, November 9, 2012 - 00:00
Honduras warns that some criminal groups have claimed to be affiliated with feared 'mara' gangs in order to intimidate their victims. There are reports of similar 'cartel impersonators' in Mexico, too.
Thursday, November 8, 2012 - 00:00
Honduras' anti-extortion task force warned of cases of crime syndicates claiming to be affiliated with "mara" gangs in order to intimidate their victims, an indication of the fear associated with street gangs in the country.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 - 00:00
Illegal mining is fast becoming a central resource for the FARC, overtaking coca production in some provinces. With the rising price of minerals there's an incentive to stay involved, even if peace is achieved.
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 00:00
The Colombian government's estimate that the FARC makes up to $3.5 billion annually in profts from the drug trade is staggering, but may not be entirely accurate.
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 00:00
The Bolivian government has vowed to crack down on the thriving trade in vehicles stolen in neighboring countries and trafficked into Bolivia.