Criminal
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AMERICAS
Ecuador Resets the Curfew Clock as Homicide Figures Tell a Longer Story
Ecuador’s latest curfew restricts nighttime movement as authorities pursue criminal groups. But homicide figures and an expert’s warning pose a…
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ANALYSIS
Colombia Makes Gun Permits Matter Again Without Giving Criminals a Free Pass
Colombia’s decision to restore valid gun carry permits deserves support because it distinguishes lawful self-defense from criminal violence. The strongest…
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AMERICAS
Peruvian Gang Los Pulpos Stretches Its Tentacles Across South America
The arrest of Los Pulpos leader Jhonsson Cruz Torres in Bolivia exposes a criminal economy no longer confined to Peru,…
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Cybercriminals Now Speak Fluent Spanish—And That’s Why Their Scams Work
The newest trick in the hacker’s playbook isn’t a line of malicious code or a novel exploit—it’s language. When a…
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AMERICAS
Latin America’s Airspace Is Under Criminal Siege—and They Are Getting Smarter
Drug lords and guerrilla fighters across Latin America are racing to weaponize cheap commercial drones, turning smuggling tools into flying…
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AMERICAS
Bolivian City Besieged by Garbage Blockade Sparks Criminal Turmoil
Garbage filled Cochabamba’s streets for almost two weeks. A neighborhood blockade at the landfill angered people. Because of that blockade,…
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ANALYSIS
Colombia Moves to Shater Escobar Criminal Myth with Merchandise Sale Ban
A recent law proposal in Colombia seeks to stop merchants from selling items that feature Pablo Escobar's name or likeness.…
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AMERICAS
Latin America Remains Perilous Battleground For Environmental Activists
Latin America leads global statistics for murdered environmental defenders, with hundreds losing their lives in recent years. As communities face…
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