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Deployment of international force to Haiti faces new delays amid increased violence, doubts about their role

The force is facing a new legal challenge in Kenya and a continued lack of financial support. Moreover, there is confusion about whether they'll fight gangs

Latin Times

Fentanyl Production in Mexico Moves up North as Some Cartels Seek to Put an End to It: Report

InSight Crime detailed how the Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel are cracking down on fentanyl production amid government pressure

Latin Times

Three Keys to Understand Why Haiti is Collapsing and What Might Happen Next

Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Jamaica to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation with the CARICOM.

Latin Times

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Venezuelan Security Forces Kill Notorious Gang Leader: Who Was 'Carlos Capa'?

According to InSight Crime, he was hunted down for "not submitting to the rules that the Maduro government imposed on Venezuela's criminal underworld"

Latin Times

Venezuelan President Maduro Calls German Outlet Deutsche Welle 'Nazi,' Expels it From the Country

DW published a report by Transparency International, deeming Venezuela the second-most corrupt country in the world

Latin Times

Homicides in The Americas: Ranking the Most and Least Violent Countries in 2023

Ecuador and Haiti experienced some of the largest surges in violence, whereas El Salvador and Peru were among the countries where rates dropped the most

Latin Times

Why Ecuador's Criminal Organizations Can Pose a 'Formidable Challenge' to the Government

Their significant territorial presence and diversity of funding sources are the main reasons why the conflict can become a protracted one

Latin Times

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Who Are Los Choneros, the Sinaloa Cartel-Affiliated Group at the Center of Ecuador's Narco-Violence?

The South American country is a breeding ground for confrontation between local gangs linked to regional cartels, analysts say

Latin Times

Opioid Crisis: Fentanyl Seizures At U.S.-Mexico Border Surges And Reaches Record High

According to a report by InSight Crime, there was a 90 percent spike in seizures during the latest fiscal year

Latin Times

In Haiti, gangs take control as democracy withers

At a time when democracy has withered in Haiti and gang violence has spiraled out of control, armed men like Jimmy Cherizier – known by the nickname Barbecue - have filled the power vacuum left by a crumbling government

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