James Bargent
Friday, August 23, 2013 - 00:00
It is difficult to judge the effectiveness of the new security policies, as the Maduro administration does not appear to be any more committed to transparency than its predecessor when it comes to statistics.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 00:00
Guatemala's Head of Passports Arrested for Human Smuggling - InSight Crime | Organized Crime in the Americas
Jose Alberto de Leon Gramajo was arrested by prosecutors from the specialist anti-impunity unity of the Public Ministry and accused of illegal
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 00:00
While economically beneficial for Nicaragua, the ruling greatly increases the size of the maritime territory the country's navy has to police.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 00:00
Various alternative routes, such as the route through the Dominican Republic, have opened up, which have presented criminal groups with the opportunity to profit from the migration.
Thursday, August 8, 2013 - 00:00
Honduran criminal groups are increasingly emerging as traffickers in their own right, so it is also possible the shipment belonged to the Hondurans.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 00:00
In Honduras, the gangs are less organized and less hierarchical, meaning it will be difficult for any centralized leadership to impose their will on individual "cliques".
Thursday, August 1, 2013 - 00:00
Conditions in the VRAEM have been one key to the Shining Path's survival. Another, as illustrated by the case of the two children, has been their recruitment policy and support network.
Friday, June 28, 2013 - 00:00
If it is true that the three Venezuelans arrested are members of the Urabenos and are not just using the name to instill fear, this is a strong indication that Colombian armed groups are establishing a permanent presence in Venezuela
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 00:00
Forensic analysis of the murder of Luis Lindstron revealed the bullets used in the attack were from a batch bought by the Paraguayan police from Colombia
Monday, June 24, 2013 - 00:00
The atomization of hierarchical structures such as the Medellin Cartel or the paramilitary army of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia fuelled an explosion in smaller criminal groups