Ecuador’s judiciary is struggling to stop well-connected criminals from turning legal safeguards meant to protect civil rights into loopholes for escaping justice. In early April, Ecuadorian prosecutors ordered the arrest …
Prisons
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After a period of consistent decrease, Chile’s prison population has been growing for 25 continuous months, according to data from the Chilean Gendarmerie (Gendarmería de Chile), the country’s prison authority. …
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The Venezuelan singer “Rsiete” is a mysterious figure. A full view of his face is nowhere to be found on social media — he is always seen wearing a balaclava, …
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While security crackdowns are targeting Ecuador’s gangs in the streets, recent cases show that high-level government corruption has also become a massive obstacle in the fight against organized crime. On March …
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Although the murder of a PCC member in São Paulo led to rumors of a division within the group, it is unlikely to disturb the structure of Brazil’s largest criminal …
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Kenya has agreed to help oversee law enforcement in Haiti during the criminal hurricane
by Jakob Kochby Jakob KochDuring the celebration and signing of a security agreement in Nairobi on March 1 by Prime Minister Ariel Henry of Haiti and President William Ruto of Kenya, the final semblance …
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With Venezuelan Criminal Groups Strengthening, Violence in Cúcuta Rises
by Elijah Jonesby Elijah JonesThe principal crossing point from Venezuela into Colombia, the frontier city of Cúcuta, has seen rising levels of violence as it struggles to confront the growing strength of Venezuelan criminal …
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Criminal News
Security Concerns Persist Despite Indictments for Honduras Prison Massacre
by Mason Garciaby Mason GarciaMore than six months after Latin America’s deadliest female prison massacre, the Honduran government is slowly moving forward in its investigation into the atrocity. But the country still lacks comprehensive …
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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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Organized Crime Ranked Top Political Risk in Critical LatAm Election Year
by Elijah Jonesby Elijah JonesOrganized crime and insecurity are the primary political risks facing Latin America in 2024 as the region enters a pivotal election year, according to a new report that underscores the …