Trump's Immigration Crackdown Could Boost Organized Crime, Experts Warn
Stricter U.S. policies may push more migrants toward dangerous crossings, fueling organized crime and growing demand for cross-border human trafficking networks.
New Jersey, Philadelphia Authorities Launch 'Operation Beef Bandit' to Stop Ring of Masked Meat Thieves
Operation Beef Bandit has brought together two law enforcement agencies in Philadelphia and New Jersey to stop organized cargo thefts from happening.
Juarez Police respond to cartel attacks on surveillance cameras: 'no stepping back'
The state of Chihuahua has invested in security cameras to fight high violent crime rates. Criminal groups are fighting back in Ciudad Juarez
Border security operation rescues 91 migrants and identifies 33 stash houses in New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said she hopes the results of "Operation Disruption" will send a powerful message to organized crime members.
Viral claims of Hells Angels heading to Aurora remain unsubstantiated amid Tren de Aragua gang violence
Viral X and Tik Tok posts claim that members of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club are on their way to Aurora, Colorado, to confront Tren de Aragua.
DEA Source reportedly confirms Ovidio Guzmán, El Chapo's son, entered U.S. Witness Protection Program
DEA Source reportedly confirms Mexican newspaper El Universal, that Ovidio Guzmán, El Chapo's son, entered U.S. Witness Protection Program
Two Arizona sisters shot dead on highway in Mexican state of Sonora; murders linked to criminal group
Two elderly sisters were shot and killed on a notorious stretch of highway in Sonora after being ambushed
Increased migratory flows and poorer health are leading to a surge in organ trafficking in Latin America
Kidneys are the organs most frequently trafficked, driven by the high demand resulting from increased rates of renal disease linked to diabetes
Mexico Presidential Elections: How The 3 Candidates Plan To Combat Organized Crime
Based on manifestos, public statements, and appearances in the last of three presidential debates held on May 19, here is how the candidates have vowed to deal with organized criminal gangs in the country who still have a lot of power over territories and communities.
Why Ecuador's Criminal Organizations Can Pose a 'Formidable Challenge' to the Government
Their significant territorial presence and diversity of funding sources are the main reasons why the conflict can become a protracted one
Organized Crime, Populism, Underinvestment: Mexico's Top Challenges in Key Electoral Year
A report by the Baker Institute outlined the main reasons for optimism and caution in the country as it gets ready to elect AMLO's successor
Half of Latin America's Homicides Can be Linked to Organized Crime, UN Study Says
The document concluded the region had the highest proportion of homicides related to organized crime worldwide
How Criminal Networks Control Human Trafficking in the Darién Gap, a Main Migration Route to U.S.
The Darién is a treacherous pathway, riddled with human trafficking, that many migrants use to reach the U.S.
Honduras Expands Scope, Time of State of Emergency In Continued Fight Against Crime
The government of Honduras has agreed to extend the state of emergency declaration to 45 and to expand it further to more municipalities in the country.
Mexico Mass Shooting Leaves 20 Dead Including Town Mayor; Morelos State Deputy Also Shot
A town in southwest Mexico saw the deaths of 20 people, including a town mayor, in a mass shooting leaving several others injured in the town of San Miguel.
Mexican Journalist Shot Dead In Tamaulipas, Taking Toll To 12 This Year
A Mexican journalist was shot to death on Wednesday as he was leaving his home Tamaulipas City.
Drug Kingpin Who Walked Free Much Before His 22-Year Jail Sentence Is Caught Again For Trafficking
Drug kingpin Michael Hailwood, who was released halfway into his 22-year jail sentence was served another 16-year prison term on Friday after being caught in another drug trafficking operation
6 Men On Trial For $128 Million Dresden Museum Jewelry Heist In 2019
Six men in Germany accused of stealing 18th-century jewels from Dresden Castle’s Green Vault Museum were put to trial on Friday.
British Drug Kingpin Who Named Himself After El Chapo Jailed For 25 Years
The British version of 'El Chapo' who was busted in May 2019 has been jailed.
German Police Carry Out Raid Against Biker Groups Over 3 Killings
The Hells Angels chapter in the northern city of Kiel, Germany received a court order to be closed earlier this year.
Mexican Authorities Launch Probe On Case Of Two Pole Nationals Murder
Mexican authorities are launching a deeper probe on the murder and attempted murder of two Polish men. It is being linked to organ harvesting after one of the victims was found to be missing his kidneys and other internal organs.
Missing Italian Businesswoman Was Murdered And Fed To Pigs
A woman from Calabria, Italy who disappeared without a trace on May 6, 2016 was found to have been murdered and fed to pigs.
Pasquale Scotti, ‘Gomorrah’ Mafia Boss, Arrested In Brazil After 30 Years On The Run
The Whitey Bulger of Italy, Scotti evaded arrest by living quietly in a coastal town in Brazil
Guerrero Missing Students: Mexican Authorities Search For 57 After Mysterious Disappearance
A violent encounter between students and police officers last Saturday, September 27 in Guerrero left six dead, over 20 injured, and 57 students disappeared. While authorities conduct thorough searches, students and workers protest and demand a safe return.