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Organized crime

Disappearing twice in Mexico

Although the current administration has shown a willingness to acknowledge the problem, since the previous administration, in which there were no meetings with the mothers or collectives, the official narrative has been responsible for minimizing the tragedy.

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.

Why Are Violence and Crime Worsening in Ecuador?

The militarization of internal security was justified as a response to the severe wave of violence that made 2023 the most violent year in the country's history.

Disappearances and humanity in Mexico

Recently, much of the discussion about the disappearances of people in Mexico has revolved around the activation—by the United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances—of...

Mexico: The New War on Drugs

The pressure exerted by Trump on Mexico has prompted a shift in the López Obrador government's anti-drug strategy, which now operates under the logic of negotiation imposed by Trumpism.

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.