Winner of Honduras’ Election Will Likely Be ‘Iron Fist’ Security
Honduras’ controversial election remains in limbo, but the results not so much.
Category: Organized Crime
Peru Defamation Lawsuits Are Chilling Coverage of Crime and Corruption
Several Peruvian news outlets are facing a slew of lawsuits that highlight how Peru’s harsh penalties against defamation are creating a chilling effect on media coverage of organized crime and corruption.
Mexico Still Struggling to Combat Money Laundering: Reports
Several recent government reports show that Mexico continues to struggle with combating money laundering, a longstanding problem exacerbated by a lack of political will and an overemphasis on militarized responses to crime.
Brazil Lacks Coherent Plan to Deal With ‘National Emergency’ of Insecurity
Brazil’s president has described a deepening, nationwide crisis of insecurity as a “national emergency.” But contrary to official rhetoric, the government does not appear to have a coherent plan to address the main drivers of violence and crime.
Is Colombia Underestimating the Scale of FARC Dissidence?
Colombian officials say only a small fraction of former FARC fighters have deserted the peace process to return to a life of crime. But InSight Crime field research shows they may be underestimating the problem.
Venezuela Prison Shootout With Police Shows Criminal Control
A recent series of shootouts with police near one of Venezuela’s most infamous prisons is a reminder of the control wielded by criminal groups from within penitentiaries and beyond, and the government’s lack of control over them.
Report Unmasks ‘State Terror’ of Venezuela Security Forces
A new investigation provides damning evidence of abuses and criminality associated with a controversial security initiative in Venezuela, adding to mounting concerns about the government’s support for the program.
Amid Elite Crime Scandals, CentAm Continues Anti-Gang Focus
Authorities in Central America have arrested hundreds of suspected gang members in recent days during coinciding operations, but their willingness to mount such large-scale efforts against gangs has not been matched by an equivalent committment to tackle recent allegations of serious official corruption.
US Congress Doubles Down on Support for CentAm Anti-Graft Efforts
This news brief was originally published at InSight Crime. US politicians are ramping up pressure on Central American countries toContinue Reading
Was Brazil’s Workers’ Party a ‘Criminal Organization’? (And Why It Matters)
Brazil’s chief prosecutor charged former presidents Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva and Dilma Rousseff with running a “criminal organization,” markingContinue Reading
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