How Medellín’s Most Crime-Ridden Area Became a Top Tourist Destination
Comuna 13 was once one of the most dangerous places in the world. Now it’s a tourist hot spot for exploring Medellín’s “transformation.”
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The discovery of the PCC files could aid authorities in developing an updated picture of the rapidly expanding crime group’s structure and finances.
Honduras Court Ruling Could Undermine Anti-Graft Body
The ruling gives the public appearance of protecting Honduras’ anti-graft body, but in reality, it threatens to weaken its power to move cases forward.
Honduras’ Congress Mounts Legal Attack Against Anti-Graft Body
The potential dismantling or weakening of Honduras’ anti-graft body could cast a dark cloud over the future of the fight against corruption.
Former FARC Combatant Killings Could Fuel More Dissidency
New official estimates of the number of former guerrillas murdered since peace accord implementation began highlight government’s inability to address killings.
Trump Doubles Down on Inaccurate Link Between MS13, Immigration
Trump’s continuing conflation of MS13 activity and immigration to the United States is painting an inaccurate picture of the gang, leading to ineffective and damaging policies.
Uruguay Faces Rising Public Pressure to Militarize Fight Against Crime
If Uruguay caves to demands for an iron fist security approach, it could hamper long-term efforts that have made the country one of the safest in Latin America.
As Medellín Violence Spikes, Security Force Response Raises Concerns
Authorities in Colombia are responding to a recent wave of violence in Medellín with a heavy hand, but the factors fueling the clashes remain unclear and the security strategy may be exacerbating tensions.
Jamaica Brings Back Security Force Occupation as Violence Rises
Security forces in Jamaica are being sent back into a neighborhood where the recent withdrawal of a joint military-police occupation led to a spike in murders.
Spate of Murders in Brazil Shines Spotlight on Militia Phenomenon
A recent string of militia-linked murders in Brazil is sparking increased public discussion about the widespread presence and power of these criminal groups.
Insecurity in Haiti Laid Groundwork for Trafficking Ring in Chile
Authorities in Chile have dismantled a transnational network that used travel agencies to traffic Haitian migrants.
