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As Immigration Remains Top Focus in U.S. Politics, Organized Crime Groups Continue Making Huge Profits

From Colombia to Venezuela and beyond, organized crime groups have gained notoriety as the immigrant economy brings profit and a steady business model

Latin Times

Human-smuggling Networks are Estimated to Make Between $4 Billion to $12 Billion a Year, a New Report Says

Authorities say at least 80% of all undocumented immigrants making their way to the U.S. hire smugglers to help them cross into the U.S.

Latin Times

Cartels' Infamous Narco Tanks Get High-Tech Upgrade Amid Intensifying Turf Wars in Mexico

The latest vehicles have signal inhibitor systems for drones, tools for perforating tires, and can transport eight to 10 people inside

Latin Times

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Garcia Luna: Mexico's 'Supercop' Turned Cartel Abettor

Genaro Garcia Luna spent years rising up the ranks of Mexico's security services, earning himself the nickname of "supercop" and a leading role in the fight against the drug traffickers he instead aided and abetted.

International Business Times

Greg Abbott’s Border ‘Theatrics’ Now Include Acting Like the State Department

Abbott’s latest bid to expand the bounds of his authority might introduce confusion abroad, experts say.

Texas Observer

Venezuelan Gang Allegedly Exploits Ties to Maduro for Illegal Mining Power

One of Venezuela's oldest illegal mining groups has reportedly used ties to Nicolás Maduro's administration to eliminate rivals and strengthen its influence

Latin Times

What's The Fallout Of Mexican Drug Lords' Capture?

Two top leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel were arrested by US agents in Texas during a dramatic operation and without the involvment of Mexican authorities.

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Two Top Figures In Mexico's Sinaloa Drug Cartel In US Custody

Two top leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa drug cartel, including its co-founder Ismael Zambada Garcia, were arrested on Thursday in Texas, the US Department of Justice said.

International Business Times

US sanctions a Venezuela gang for spreading criminal activity across Latin America

The Biden administration is sanctioning Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang as a transnational criminal organization and is offering a $12 million reward for the arrest of the leaders

The Independent UK

International force in Haiti will initially have a 'static' role and won't actively go after gangs

A member of the country's transitional council said that as the force grows it will become more "dynamic"

Latin Times

Security situation in Colombia deteriorates as family members of Vice President narrowly survive attack

An analysis by InSight Crime describes how the attack illustrates the sharp rise in violence in Cauca and Valle de Cauca

Latin Times

Haitian prime minister announces appointment of new transitional cabinet

Garry Conille said his government will have 14 ministers, compared to 18 initially envisioned

Latin Times

Almost half of all Haitians are close to starving as UN warns aid is running out

A new report shows food insecurity is worsening in the ravaged Caribbean country

Latin Times

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

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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

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

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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

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

The Independent UK

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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