Michael Lohmuller
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 00:00
The targeting of human rights defenders in Colombia is generally a result of these defenders crossing the paths of powerful economic elites with criminal ties looking to protect their interests, and the problem has been particularly acute in regards to th
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 00:00
According to the US State Department, despite police reforms, Argentina's anti-drug efforts continue to suffer from a lack of coordination at both a federal and provincial level -- something this latest move clearly aims to address.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
Authorities in Bolivia have arrested a group of kidnappers that hacked computers to gain information on victims and demanded exorbitant ransoms, an unusual case in a country not known for kidnapping or cyber crime.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 00:00
Authorities in Chile have intercepted 500 liters of liquid cocaine from Bolivia allegedly destined to be converted to powder form in sophisticated drug laboratories in the country's capital.
Thursday, February 20, 2014 - 00:00
The decrease in the homicide rate in Honduras is a welcome development, but despite the apparent correlation, it is too soon to attribute this to the deployment of the military police.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014 - 00:00
If it is confirmed that the site was used to process cocaine, then the case also provides further evidence that cocaine production is shifting into Honduras.
Friday, January 31, 2014 - 00:00
The recent death of the son of one of Colombia's most powerful emerald magnates Pedro Rincon Castillo, alias "Pedro Orejas," following a grenade attack late last year, has heightened fears that a new wave of violence could escalate.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 00:00
By official counts there has been a clear spike in homicides since last summer compared to the same period the year before.
Thursday, January 30, 2014 - 00:00
The use of drones to patrol borders is a case of technology moving much faster than laws and international agreements.
Thursday, January 16, 2014 - 00:00
The murder of four journalists and 55 registered cases of non-violent aggression and violation of free expression in 2013 saw Guatemala surpass Honduras.