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Is Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua Behind Surge in Chile Kidnappings?
A recent surge in kidnappings in Chile has coincided with Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s most brutal prison gang, putting down roots.
Keep readingHow Maduro’s Criminal Regime Is Tilting the Venezuela Elections
This Sunday’s presidential elections will define not only the democratic future of Venezuela but its criminal evolution, and President Nicolás Maduro has deployed illegal and repressive tools in a bid to cement his power for another six years.
Read full articleTrending: Venezuela Presidential Elections
After an electoral period marked by violence, repression, and intimidation by security forces and non-state armed groups, Venezuela will hold its presidential elections on July 28. For over a year, we have been analyzing the role that organized crime may play in these elections, based on their involvement in past elections and recent developments. To find out more, read these highlighted articles and explore the Venezuela Crime Observatory’s research and analyses.
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InSight Crime Will Be Honored by the Maria Moors Cabot Prize
The prestigious recognition given by the Columbia Journalism School honors journalists and news organizations for career excellence and coverage of the Western Hemisphere that furthers…
Keep readingInSight Crime Investigator Moderates Conference on Electoral Violence in Mexico
On July 2, InSight Crime investigator Victoria Dittmar moderated a roundtable on electoral violence in Mexico hosted by the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data…
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