One region, all voices

Organized crime

‘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.

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.