Geoffrey Ramsey
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 00:00
Peru's IDL-Reporteros takes a look at the chemicals used to manufacture cocaine, and the reasons why governments in Peru and elsewhere in Latin America have had such a hard time regulating them.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 00:00
The recent arrest of an El Paso, Texas official on drug trafficking and money laundering charges has fueled concerns over corruption along the border with Mexico.
Friday, February 24, 2012 - 00:00
If the region is to match its rising economic profile with security improvements, Latin American governments will have to work hard to professionalize their police forces and build the capacity of judges and prosecutors.
Friday, February 24, 2012 - 00:00
Despite Perez's best efforts to open a debate on drug policy, it is unlikely that Central American nations will significantly change their drug laws in the near future.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 00:00
During her time in office, the minister has called for a sweeping reform of the country's federal police force, replacing the majority of its leadership, and has overseen record drug seizures.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 00:00
InSight Crime believes that although the three organizations have a clear motive to form a non-aggression pact, there are bound to be points of tension in any agreement.
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 00:00
While the five killings are alarming, they do not yet constitute a pattern. If more killings take place in the coming months, however, it could indicate that the country's gangs have reached a new level of organization.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 00:00
The capture of Fernandez is the latest sign that authorities are monitoring Barrera's drug network, and are getting closer to arresting Barrera himself.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 00:00
While he has only been in office for three weeks, the president seems to be on track to continue many of the more effective security policies of his predecessor, Alvaro Colom.
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 00:00
The government recently announced that they had seized nine tons of drugs in 2011, three times more than in 2010.