Latin America

  • Costa Rica Bust a Rare Move Against Sex Trafficking

    Costa Rican authorities busted a group of alleged sex traffickers responsible for the forced prostitution of more than a dozen women, a laudable effort that nonetheless underscores the country’s lackluster record when it comes to preventing and prosecuting sexual exploitation… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.

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  • Guatemala President Fires Security Service Chiefs Accused of Spying

    The president of Guatemala has fired the two highest-ranking officials in the executive’s security service after they were accused of illegal surveillance, illustrating the persistence of clandestine networks of security officials seeking influence in Guatemalan politics… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.

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  • Doubts Surround International Support for Colombia Peace Deal

    A number of doubts are swirling around the amount of international assistance Colombia can expect to receive to support a historic peace agreement with the country’s main rebel group, raising questions about how funding issues could impact the implementation of the deal… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.

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  • Guatemala’s Key Witness ‘Has More Songs than Juan Gabriel’

    An important witness in Guatemala‘s expansive anti-corruption efforts appears to have given testimony leading to new advances in a number of cases, a reminder of the crucial role collaborating witnesses can play in organized crime investigations… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.

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  • Organized Crime a Player When it Comes to Match Fixing

    A new guidebook published by the United Nations highlights the links between organized crime and match fixing in sports, and it offers suggestions for the relevant authorities about how to tackle the issue… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.

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Portrait illustration of Mike LaSusa

Mike LaSusa