InSight Crime
Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 00:00
His testimony paints a picture of El Chapo as beset by violent personal feuds, which cost thousands of lives and restricted the kingpin's own movements and ability to operate freely.
Thursday, April 3, 2014 - 00:00
Authorities appear to be making an about-face, now that the militias' sworn enemy -- the Knights Templar criminal organization -- has been severely weakened with the killing of two top leaders.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 00:00
The United States has ended the sharing of intelligence from anti-narcotics radars with Honduras in a predictable response to Honduras passing a law permitting the shooting down of drug planes.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 00:00
A vigilante leader in Mexico has been accused of ordering the murder of a mayor who opposed having self-defense militias in his town.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 00:00
A group busted in Lima with over 600 kilos of cocaine (...) is the first known independent Peruvian structure engaged in transnational drug trafficking to the United States, indicating (...) homegrown organized crime may be reaching a new level.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 - 00:00
Rio de Janeiro kingpin maintained drug trafficking operations in the city's largest pacified slum with the help of corrupt police offer further evidence of trouble brewing for (...) "pacification" program.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 00:00
The most likely explanation is that the Colombians retained control of the processing and marked up the price as if they had moved cocaine and not coca paste.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 00:00
The Archbishop of San Salvador, Jose Luis Escobar Alas, said the truce between the Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) and Barrio 18 gangs, which was brokered by the government and a Church bishop, was "well intentioned, but did not work".
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 00:00
With the first of three radar systems purchased independently by Honduras about to go into action, it may be the government believes it does not require further US assistance in this area.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014 - 00:00
Until authorities assume greater responsibility for prisoners' basic needs and well-being, the PCC and other powerful rivals will remain the only viable authorities in the eyes of those behind bars.