Sam Tabory
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 08:37
Honduras' National Congress approved an international commission charged with tackling corruption that has been in the works for months, a strong show of political support for the region's newest anti-impunity body.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 06:05
Argentine prosecutors are pursuing money laundering investigations into alleged human trafficking organizations suspected of hiding millions of dollars in illicit profits.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 - 06:02
Six members of the U.S. House of Representatives have sent a letter to legislators in El Salvador urging them to elect a new Attorney General, highlighting the issue of U.S. influence over local efforts to tackle corruption and impunity in Central America.
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 06:35
El Salvador's government has reportedly warned that the MS13 and Barrio 18 are planning to unite and create a super gang, but these fears are likely unfounded.
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 06:40
According to a recent report, kidnappings in Guatemala have fallen sharply since 2009. However, questions remain about whether Guatemala's success can be replicated elsewhere in the region, or whether criminal groups are simply relying more on extortion to earn funds.
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 06:37
Prosecutors in Peru have handed down the first charges under a new law specifically targeting "sicariato," or hired killings, raising questions about whether the new legislation will be enough to discourage this crime.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 05:18
A gang-enforced transportation strike in El Salvador has now left seven bus drivers dead, raising doubts about how long the government can refuse to meet the demands of the street gangs, in what has become an increasingly deadly game of chicken.
Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 07:27
New government data shows that just three municipalities account for over 40 percent of all murders in Honduras, reflecting the regional imbalances in homicide rates across the country.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 - 06:44
President Nicolas Maduro announced the creation of a new special forces unit meant to fight Colombian neo-paramilitary groups operating inside Venezuela, a move which comes off as political posturing.
Friday, July 10, 2015 - 07:43
A top US State Department official said it would be an "intelligent" move for El Salvador and Honduras to consider establishing anti-impunity commissions, similar to the model that has been implemented in Guatemala.