Drug trafficking
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New president of Ecuador changes strategy against drug trafficking
Less than 48 hours into his presidency, Ecuador's newly elected leader, Daniel Noboa, fulfilled a campaign promise by repealing controversial…
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Mexico’s Captures Most Feared Drug Lord’s Henchman
In a dramatic operation, Mexico's National Guard apprehended Nestor Isidro Pérez Salas, the notorious "El Nini," alleged security chief for…
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Honduras Intercepts Historic Fentanyl Shipment
Honduran authorities seized a record-breaking near half-ton of fentanyl, marking a significant narcotics bust for the Central American nation.
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Bolivian Government Seizes Over 207 Kilograms of Cocaine Destined for Brazil
Bolivia is a transit country for cocaine in route to international markets, particularly in Brazil. The country's proximity to Brazil's…
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The Sinaloa Cartel Was Applauded By Residents Of Southern Mexico: What Is Happening In Chiapas?
Residents in southern Mexico, in the state of Chiapas, applauded the Sinaloa cartel for freeing roads that were blocked by…
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Imprisonment vs. Reduce Recruitment: How to Stop Cartel Violence in Mexico?
A study published this week in the journal Science recommends paying more attention to reducing recruitment in Mexico to stop…
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Drug Trafficking in Ecuador: Key Point in Cocaine Trafficking to Mexico and the United States
Today 19 people were arrested in Ecuador accused of making large shipments of cocaine to Mexico. Drug trafficking in Ecuador…
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Is Canada’s Hard Drugs Decriminalization a Threat to the Latin American Drug Trade?
Canada decriminalized the use of drugs such as cocaine and heroin in the province of British Columbia: How harmful is…
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What is Rainbow Fentanyl and Why is it Causing Concern?
Rainbow Fentanyl is a new Drug that is Spreading Throughout Various parts of Latin America and the United States and…
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Infographic: Drug Use In Latin America And The World
A new report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime details the state of drug use around the…
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