InSight Crime
Thursday, September 17, 2015 - 06:57
In recent weeks vigilante groups encouraging citizens to take justice into their own hands have been springing up in Peru, using social media to advocate for the violent punishment of suspected criminals.
Wednesday, September 16, 2015 - 06:27
A recent report from US anti-narcotics forces suggests a dramatic drop in methamphetamine production in the United States, but evidence suggests supply for the market has not fallen but instead shifted south of the border, where Mexican cartels have been developing a purer product.
Monday, September 14, 2015 - 06:47
In another worrying sign of official corruption in Peru and its impact on the drug trade, authorities have uncovered evidence of competing police groups that stole drug shipments leaving the country’s largest cocaine-producing region.
Friday, September 11, 2015 - 06:01
Ecuador is to toughen up penalties for drug possession after President Rafael Correa launched a broadside against "impunity" for microtraffickers "poisoning the population," rowing back on previous moves to liberalize the country's drug policy and further confusing an already muddled system.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015 - 06:32
There are increasing signs that Paraguay's security forces are in upheaval, enabling a small guerrilla group to carry out high-profile kidnappings and attacks on infrastructure.
Monday, August 31, 2015 - 06:09
Brazil has broken up what authorities are calling the country's largest synthetic drug trafficking network, further demonstration of the growing domestic and regional demand for these types of narcotics
Friday, August 14, 2015 - 06:37
Bolivian officials are looking to restore diplomatic ties with the United States, a significant shift that would likely have a major impact on the Andean nation's ability to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.
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 - 06:42
El Salvador has invoked its anti-terrorism laws to prosecute alleged gang members -- raising the debate over definitions of crime and terrorism, where the two intersect, and the government's motives in framing the gangs as terrorist organizations.
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.