Jobanis de Jesús Ávila Villadiego, alias ‘Chiquito Malo’
Jobanis de Jesús Ávila Villadiego, alias ‘Chiquito Malo’ Jobanis de Jesús Ávila Villadiego, alias "Chiquito Malo," is the current commander of the AGC, succeeding…
InSight Crime
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What ‘Euphoria’ Gets Wrong and Right About Border Crime
What ‘Euphoria’ Gets Wrong and Right About Border Crime Euphoria’s third season dives into fentanyl trafficking, firearms smuggling, online sex work, social media, and…
Larry Amaury Álvarez Núñez, alias ‘Larry Changa’
Larry Amaury Álvarez Núñez, alias ‘Larry Changa’ Larry Amaury Álvarez Núñez, alias “Larry Changa,” is one of the co-founders and original leaders of Tren de Aragua…
On the Radar: Mexico’s Criminal Pressure Points: Drugs, Corruption, and CJNG Fuel Theft
On the Radar: Mexico’s Criminal Pressure Points: Drugs, Corruption, and CJNG Fuel Theft Who is winning the drug war - governments or drugs? Is Mexico's ruling party…
The InSight Take: El Salvador’s Mass Trials Put Bukele’s Gang Crackdown on Display
The InSight Take: El Salvador’s Mass Trials Put Bukele’s Gang Crackdown on Display El Salvador’s mass trials of alleged gang members are the latest phase in President…
Choneros’ Extraditions to US Will Test Ecuador’s Kingpin Strategy
Choneros’ Extraditions to US Will Test Ecuador’s Kingpin Strategy The extraditions to the United States of key members of the Choneros is a litmus test for Ecuador’s…
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias “Fito”
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias “Fito” José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias “Fito,” was the head of the Choneros, one of Ecuador’s most prominent criminal groups. He…
Peru’s Next President Faces Extortion, Illegal Mining, and a Hostile Congress
Peru’s Next President Faces Extortion, Illegal Mining, and a Hostile Congress Conservative hardliner Keiko Fujimori is poised to become Peru’s next president, following…
On the Radar: A Right Turn in Colombia and Peru Ups Security Concerns
On the Radar: A Right Turn in Colombia and Peru Ups Security Concerns Will Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella keep his security promises in office? Why…
Yohan José Romero, alias ‘Johan Petrica’
Yohan José Romero, alias ‘Johan Petrica’ Yohan José Romero, alias “Johan Petrica,” is the leader of the criminal mining syndicate Las Claritas Sindicato as well as one…
The InSight Take: Colombia Turns Right With Abelardo de la Espriella. Here Are the Washington and Security Challenges.
The InSight Take: Colombia Turns Right With Abelardo de la Espriella. Here Are the Washington and Security Challenges. The winner of Colombia’s presidential elections…
El Makabelico and the Narco-Rap Soundtrack of Mexico’s Northeast Cartel
El Makabelico and the Narco-Rap Soundtrack of Mexico’s Northeast Cartel Meet Ricardo Hernández Medrano, formerly known as El Makabelico, a famous figure in Mexico's…