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Organized crime

Cryptofinance: a virtual minefield?

Cryptocurrencies, unlike traditional investments, lack government backing, leading to extreme price fluctuations. The risk of losing funds due to lost digital wallet keys and the absence of robust regulations further exacerbate the situation, creating an ideal breeding ground for fraud and cybercrime.

Hezbollah and its illicit activities in Latin America

Hezbollah’s financial infrastructure in Latin America is built on illicit activities such as drug trafficking, counterfeiting, and smuggling.

The legacy of López Obrador

No matter from which angle it is viewed, the balance of López Obrador’s government is negative and this is the legacy that will be passed to his successor, Claudia Sheinbaum.

Sinaloa, a captured territory

Sinaloa is in the spotlight for the capture, kidnapping, or possibly negotiated surrender—it is not clear—of leaders of the so-called Sinaloa Cartel to the U.S. government.

Firearms control and crime rates in Mexico

Collaboration between different levels of government and the implementation of evidence-based policies are essential to address gun violence in Mexico.

Cybercrime: how to fight against cyberfraud

Sophisticated criminal networks are using cyberspace to commit new crimes against people carrying out their daily activities virtually.