Jeremy McDermott
Friday, February 3, 2012 - 00:00
While much of Mr Clapper's testimony has been heard before, in terms of organized crime in Latin America, there were three things he said that stand out.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 00:00
While the role of the Cartel de los Soles as a facilitating organization appears clear, thanks to testimony from drug trafficker Walid Makled, there are indications that it is shifting from simply facilitating the passage of drugs to actually taking direc
Friday, January 13, 2012 - 00:00
Montoya allegedly supplied the paramilitaries with weapons and ammunition as well as allowing their fighters free movement through army checkpoints.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 00:00
Two of Colombia's most powerful drug trafficking organizations have taken their war across the border into Venezuela, eager to secure crossing points and influence in this crucial transit nation.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 00:00
The Urabenos' bitter rivals for national dominance, the Rastrojos, may well benefit from not just from the death of Juan de Dios Usuga, but from the increased attention the security forces will pay to the Urabenos this year.
Monday, January 9, 2012 - 00:00
With the imposition of a curfew that paralyzed transport and shut down business in northwestern Colombia, the Urabenos defied the government and protested the killing of their leader, Juan de Dios Usuga, in a show of strength hitherto only displayed by Ma
Friday, January 6, 2012 - 00:00
Venezuela is now the principal transit nation for Colombian cocaine and the bridge for a large percentage of drugs heading to Europe. Yet it has made some of the most important arrests of drug traffickers in the region. Is Venezuela really signed up to th
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 00:00
Ecuador has sent another 10,000 more troops to the border with Colombia, hoping to close down room for maneuver for Colombian rebels and paramilitary groups, which use the country to move drug shipments, gain logistic support and launder money.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 - 00:00
El Salvador registered more than 4300 murders in 2011, making it the bloodiest year since the end of the civil war in 1992, the result of street gang violence and drug trafficking.
Monday, December 12, 2011 - 00:00
For three of the FARC's seven fighting divisions or "blocs," Venezuela is essential for logistics, weapons, munitions, medical support and as a rest and recuperation area