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Henry M. Rodríguez

PhD in Public Policy from IEXE University (Mexico). Master's degree in Public Security. Academic researcher. Organizational advisor to Mexican police forces and consultant in public and private security.

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When power fragments: Violence, the state, and the limits of strategy

The violence that followed the recent events in Jalisco speaks not only of a criminal organization, but of the state's capacity—and its limits—to manage power vacuums.

Drones and organized crime: The struggle for control of airspace in Latin America

The growing use of drones by organized crime is shifting territorial disputes to low-altitude airspace, challenging the response capacity of states.

The “ollas” of micro-trafficking in Colombia: A national and transnational security problem

The micro-trafficking hubs in Colombia have evolved into complex criminal nodes that weave together territorial control, illegal economies, and social exploitation, becoming a national and transnational security problem.

Organ harvesting crime: myths, realities and challenges

Organ trafficking, sustained by deceit and inequality, reveals an extreme form of human trafficking that challenges ethics and the capacity for response in Latin America.

Dangerous ‘Influencers’: Organized crime on social media

In the digital age, criminal gangs have found TikTok to be a powerful tool for seduction, appealing to emotions and symbols to recruit young people.

Silent infiltration: criminal ‘brokers’ and their impact on Latin America’s formal economy

Regulatory frameworks and international cooperation must be strengthened to effectively combat these threats to Latin America's economic and social stability.

The fifth wave of organized crime: A tsunami on the horizon in Latin America? 

Over the years, organized crime has demonstrated an astonishing ability to adapt and evolve. Now, the so-called "fifth wave" threatens to take it to an even more sophisticated, influential, and global level.

‘Dark Web’: A Hidden and Latent Threat in Latin America

The future of the fight against crimes on the dark web will depend on a comprehensive approach that combines education to raise awareness of the risks, regulation, and international collaboration.

Modern Slavery: Human Trafficking in Latin America

Human trafficking in Latin America is a complex crime that exploits millions of people. Poverty, corruption, and lack of cooperation exacerbate the problem.

International Defense Cooperation: A Key to Regional Stability

Regional cooperation is not only a necessity, but an essential strategy to ensure stability and sustainable development in the region.