The report released by the International Crisis Group in March describes how the Gaitanist Self-Defense Forces of Colombia (Autodefensas Gaitanistas de Colombia – AGC) have become the largest armed group …
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It is an election year in Venezuela, and President Nicolás Maduro is determined to cling to power. His criminal alliances will be crucial for the survival of his Chavista government. …
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Peruvian Gold Mining Gangs Launch Increasingly Brazen Attacks
by Jakob Kochby Jakob KochThe growth of gold mining gangs in Peru’s La Libertad province has led to a deteriorating security situation, with unprecedented attacks on security forces and one of the country’s largest …
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Illegal Gold Mining Continues Threatening Yanomami Land in Brazil
by Elijah Jonesby Elijah JonesAuthorities have discovered further illegal mining operations on Yanomami Indigenous lands in Brazil, casting doubt on efforts put forth in 2023 to eradicate this environmental crime. Federal police forces entered …
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The Venezuelan government’s failure to prevent the proliferation of organized crime groups means four illicit activities now generate an income equivalent to 15% of the country’s economy, a new report …
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Q&A: How Sand Trafficking in Brazil Became a Highly Lucrative Crime
by Efren Bryneby Efren BryneBrazilian authorities have launched a series of operations targeting illegal sand extraction as part of a renewed commitment to fighting environmental crimes. But much more may be required to tackle …
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A recently released list of Venezuela’s most wanted criminals has brought attention to some of the country’s most important organized crime figures, but also underlines the government’s refusal to acknowledge …
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The government’s first operation massively displacing miners from Yapacana lacks transparency and leaves more questions than answers.
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Leaders in Belém failed to discuss measures to combat organized criminal groups perpetrating environmental crimes in the Amazon.
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The tri-border where Colombia, Brazil, and Venezuela meet has long served as a transit corridor for cocaine.