While the series captures surface-level dynamics of these illicit economies, it often ignores the complexity of criminal operations.

El Salvador’s mass trials of alleged gang members are the latest phase in President Nayib Bukele’s hardline security model.

Conservative hardliner Keiko Fujimori is poised to become Peru’s next president, following a chaotic and divisive election.

De la Espriella promises a hard line on Colombia's criminal groups. Also this week: DEA's fentanyl strategy and Fujimori's ...

A border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana is turning violent after attacks on Guyanese security forces. Could the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro be using criminal gangs to provoke ...

Since they began in September 2025, the US strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific have been marked by their opacity. With a regular donation from $50, or a single donation ...

Despite the widespread use of states of emergency, the increasingly militarized response to organized crime, and the growth of criminal economies, the murder rate in 2025 across Latin America and the ...

The police boat is dwarfed by the massive cargo ships it passes floating in the channel of Brazil’s Santos port. A dozen giant cranes play Tetris with containers overhead, stacking them high on each ...

Drug trafficking out of Venezuela predates Nicolás Maduro and will long outlive him. The question is whether the cocaine trade will continue to be managed and regulated by the Chavista regime, or ...

In 2025, Colombia faced levels of violence not seen in years, driven by clashes among criminal groups that have strengthened their military power and territorial control in areas critical to illegal ...