The region's organized crime groups source much of their arsenal from the U.S., an expert writes.
Security & Defense
Latin America’s Deadliest Threat Is Made in the U.S.
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Robert Muggah, Katherine Aguirre
What Cartel FTO Designation May Mean for Mexico
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Matteson Ellis
Companies can take steps right now to mitigate the risks.
The Missing Elements in Sheinbaum’s Crime-Fighting Strategy
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Jacques Coste
Mexico’s crackdown on fentanyl trafficking is working, but more is needed to solve the nation’s security crisis.
AQ Podcast | How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition
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AQ Online
While homicide rates are stable, criminals are getting an influx of cash from cocaine, gold mining and human trafficking.
Democracy Dialogues: Haiti on the Brink
Journalist Michael Deibert details the country's gang crisis, governance failures, and uncertain future.
Latin American Organized Crime’s Real Target: Local Government
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Will Freeman
Instead of seeking influence over presidents and legislatures, the region's criminal groups are increasingly focusing on governors and mayors.
LatAm in Focus: The Durability of Mano Dura in Ecuador
Brookings’ security expert Vanda Felbab-Brown explains President Noboa’s security challenge. Will his Bukele-like hardline approach pay off?