InSight Crime

Terrorism and Crime in the Americas – 'It's Business'
Thursday, April 10, 2014 - 00:00
There is little to stand up the claims that there is a master plan to destabilize the region via asymmetric war or terrorist attacks across borders.
Massive Avocado Farm Extortion Highlights Mexico Vigilantes' Cause
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 00:00
The Knights Templar and La Familia Michoacana took nearly 13 percent of profits from Mexico's national avocado production over the course of five years.
Making Good Criminals: How to Effectively Respond to the Crime-Terrorism Nexus
Wednesday, April 9, 2014 - 00:00
Perhaps an important goal of law enforcement should be to make "good criminals".
SouthCom's Mixed Messages Over "Drug War" Success
Tuesday, April 8, 2014 - 00:00
The contrast in the interviews suggests these statements could be politically motivated, with Kelly's March comments part of a campaign to secure more resources, while his Guatemala press conference was aimed at shoring up support for US intervention with
Valle del Cauca: A War too Far for the Urabenos?
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 00:00
As more and more Urabenos soldiers are captured and killed, the more they rely on the volatile youths they contract in Cali and Buenaventura. Not only does this weaken them tactically, it also means a less disciplined force that is harder to control
Rethinking the El Salvador Mara - Drug Trafficking Relationship
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 00:00
The true importance of El Salvador does not lie in its trafficking routes or the local sale of drugs - two activities in which the maras could be involved - but in its role in money laundering
Rethinking the El Salvador Mara - Drug Trafficking Relationship
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 00:00
The true importance of El Salvador does not lie in its trafficking routes or the local sale of drugs -- two activities in which the maras could be involved -- but in its role in money laundering.
The Flow of Drugs and Blood in the Amazon Tri-border Region
Monday, April 7, 2014 - 00:00
Deep in the Amazon, where Colombia, Brazil and Peru meet, the once crime saturated Colombian city of Leticia enjoys relative tranquility, while Brazilian neighbor Tabatinga is rocked by drug trade violence.
DEA Chief's 'Mexico Cartels in US' Marijuana Alert Smacks of Politics
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 00:00
Leonhart's explicit focus on Mexican organizations -- as well as her demonization of the legalization move -- reeks of political bias.
Paraguay Lauds Heavy Blow to EPP After Leader's Killing
Friday, April 4, 2014 - 00:00
Security forces in Paraguay have killed a man described as the third in command of the EPP guerrilla organization.

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