The Pending Task of Solving Disappearances in Mexico
More than 125,000 people have gone missing in the country. President Sheinbaum has called the problem “a national priority.”
U.S. Strikes in the Caribbean Set to Challenge Maduro and Trump
The use of deadly force against Venezuelan traffickers marks the beginning of a new strategy. Will it work?
Ending Haiti’s Criminal Governance Crisis
The country needs a coherent political and sustainable financing strategy. A multilateral summit could bring all the parties to the table, an expert writes.
The Geopolitics of Trump’s War on Drugs
Decertifications, terror labels, and episodic strikes risk alienating the partners Washington needs.
Colombia’s Dangerous Regress
Intensifying violence and a divisive election season reveal a startling deterioration in the country’s stability.
Colombia’s Terrorist Violence Aftermath
A wave of deadly attacks is sowing fear and most likely reshaping the 2026 presidential election.
REACTION: Trump Orders Armed Forces to Fight Latin American Cartels
The reported Pentagon directive targets groups that the U.S. considers terrorist organizations.
Why Europe Needs Latin America
Despite recent tensions, the region should be considered a strategic transatlantic partner for security and defense.
Colombia’s Democracy Faces a Defining Test
The attack on presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe Turbay deepens the nation’s political divide and security crisis.
To Fight Organized Crime, Latin America Needs a Regional Security Force
Escalating violence is a cross-border crisis that demands collective action.
Latin America’s Deadliest Threat Is Made in the U.S.
The region’s organized crime groups source much of their arsenal from the U.S., two experts write.
What Cartel FTO Designation May Mean for Mexico
Companies can take steps right now to mitigate the risks.
The Missing Elements in Sheinbaum’s Crime-Fighting Strategy
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
While homicide rates are stable, criminals are getting an influx of cash from cocaine, gold mining and human trafficking.
Latin American Organized Crime’s Real Target: Local Government
Instead of seeking influence over presidents and legislatures, the region’s criminal groups are increasingly focusing on governors and mayors.
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