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Por qué la cocaína sigue fluyendo por el Caribe: una guía visual
Apr 28, 2026
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Why Cocaine Keeps Flowing Through the Caribbean: A Visual Guide
Apr 28, 2026
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¿El puerto más grande de Brasil está ganando la batalla contra los traficantes?
Apr 14, 2026
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Is Brazil’s Biggest Port Winning the Fight Against Drug Traffickers?
Apr 14, 2026
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What Does the Killing of 'El Mencho' Mean for Mexico’s Drug War?
Feb 24, 2026
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| 4/28/26 | ![]() Por qué la cocaína sigue fluyendo por el Caribe: una guía visual | En la última Historia narrada, analizamos el impacto de los ataques militares estadounidenses sobre el tráfico de drogas en el Caribe y cómo los grupos criminales se han adaptado al aumento de la presión.Esta semana, hemos elaborado una guía visual para mostrar cómo se ha movido históricamente la cocaína por el Caribe y cómo ciertas rutas pueden haberse visto afectadas por los ataques contra embarcaciones sospechosas de transportar drogas.Por qué la cocaína sigue fluyendo por el Caribe: una guía visual | Escrito por Alex Papadovassilakis y leído por Daniel Reyes.Visite insightcrime.org para más información. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Why Cocaine Keeps Flowing Through the Caribbean: A Visual Guide | In the last Narrated Story, we looked at the impact of US military strikes on drug trafficking in the Caribbean, and how criminal groups have adapted to increased pressure.This week, we’ve put together a visual explainer to show how cocaine has historically moved through the Caribbean, and how certain routes may have been impacted by the stikes on suspected drug boats.Why Cocaine Keeps Flowing Through the Caribbean: A Visual Guide | Written and read by Alex Papadovassilakis.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() ¿El puerto más grande de Brasil está ganando la batalla contra los traficantes? | En la Historia Narrada de esta semana, traemos una historia de éxito: cómo el centro del narcotráfico brasileño, el Puerto de Santos, ha logrado frenar el paso de drogas por sus aguas, con incautaciones que han caído un 75% en los últimos seis años. Nuestros investigadores reportaron esta historia desde el Puerto de Santos, y este episodio especial incluye videos y fotografías del terreno, además de infografías detalladas y material de archivo.¿El puerto más grande de Brasil está ganando la batalla contra los traficantes? | Escrito por Marina Cavalari y Christopher Newton, y leído por Daniel Reyes.Visite insightcrime.org para más información. | — | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Is Brazil’s Biggest Port Winning the Fight Against Drug Traffickers? | In this week’s Narrated Story, we bring you a success story: how the Brazilian drug trafficking hub Port of Santos has cracked down on drugs moving through its waters, with seizures falling 75% over the last six years. Our investigators reported this story from the Port of Santos, and this special episode features videos and photos from the field plus detailed infographics and archival footage. Is Brazil’s Biggest Port Winning the Fight Against Drug Traffickers? | Written by Marina Cavalari and Christopher Newton, and read by Christopher Newton.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | ![]() What Does the Killing of 'El Mencho' Mean for Mexico’s Drug War? | InSight Crime Investigator Victoria Dittmar and Co-Director Steven Dudley discuss how the killing of CJNG leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho" is going to impact the organization he led, as well as Mexico's criminal future, drawing on lessons from the past.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Are ICE's Roundups in the United States an Effective Anti-Crime Strategy? | The Trump administration has used the threat of organized crime to justify roundups of suspected undocumented migrants in states across the country. InSight Crime's Managing Editor Deborah Bonello and Senior Investigator James Bargent discuss the findings of our recent investigation into immigration enforcement operations in Nashville and what they tell us about the impact of this tactic on organized crime.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | ![]() Abusado y perseguido: cómo el régimen de excepción de El Salvador se internacionalizó | Bajo el gobierno del presidente Nayib Bukele, El Salvador se ha convertido en el modelo de una política de mano dura para combatir el crimen organizado, que gobiernos desde Estados Unidos hasta Ecuador y Argentina buscan emular.A pesar de denuncias de arrestos arbitrarios, juicios injustos, condiciones inhumanas en prisión —incluso torturas y ejecuciones extrajudiciales— pocos cuestionan la campaña antipandillas. Ni siquiera quienes abandonan El Salvador logran escapar de su alcance. Esta es la historia de un joven que, aunque no era perfecto, no tenía antecedentes de vínculos con pandillas, pero fue perseguido incluso después de haber dejado el país.Abusado y perseguido: cómo el régimen de excepción de El Salvador se internacionalizó | Escrito y leído por Carlos García.Visite insightcrime.org para más información. | — | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | ![]() Abused and Pursued: How El Salvador’s State of Emergency Went International | Under President Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has become the model of a hardline, or “mano dura,” approach to combatting organized crime, with governments from the United States to Ecuador to Argentina emulating its vision for security. Despite reports of arbitrary arrests, unfair trials, and inhumane conditions in prison — even torture and extrajudicial executions — few question the anti-gang campaign. Even those who leave El Salvador cannot escape its grasp. This is the story of one young man, who, while not perfect, had no documented history with gangs, but yet was pursued even after he left El Salvador.Abused and Pursued: How El Salvador’s State of Emergency Went International | Written by Carlos García and read by Steven Dudley.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | ![]() Is the Jalisco Cartel Helping the Chapitos in Mexico? | Reports that the Jalisco Cartel New Generation is aiding the Chapitos faction of Sinaloa Cartel in parts of Mexico have been growing. InSight Crime’s Managing Editor Deborah Bonello and Senior Investigator Parker Asmann discuss the criminal alliance, its structure, and how it contradicts some of the mainstream narratives around organized crime in the region.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | ![]() Vivir tras las rejas en el epicentro del crimen organizado de Argentina | Desde diciembre de 2023, el gobierno de la provincia de Santa Fe ha invertido en policías y prisiones como parte de una nueva ofensiva contra el crimen organizado. Desde entonces, la delincuencia fuera de las prisiones ha disminuido significativamente y se ha reforzado el control dentro de ellas, pero la población carcelaria ha seguido aumentando vertiginosamente.La dinámica entre los grupos criminales dentro de las prisiones, concretamente en la prisión de Piñero, en las afueras de Rosario, ha supuesto durante años una amenaza para las autoridades que intentan mantener el control en medio del caos reinante.En este reportaje desde el terreno, analizaremos el interior de la prisión de Piñero y revelaremos las consecuencias del hacinamiento de los reclusos, la presencia del crimen organizado desde dentro y la solución temporal del gobierno de Santa Fe a este asunto prioritario.Vivir tras las rejas en el epicentro del crimen organizado de Argentina | Escrito por Christopher Newton y leído por Daniel Reyes.Visite insightcrime.org para más información. | — | ||||||
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| 9/30/25 | ![]() Behind Bars in Argentina’s Organized Crime Hotspot | Since December 2023, the government of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina has invested in policing and prisons as a part of a new push against organized crime. Since then, the crime outside prisons has dropped significantly, and control has tightened inside; but the population inside prisons has continued skyrocketing.Dynamics between criminal groups inside the prisons, specifically inside the Piñero prison in the outskirts of Rosario, has for years been a threat to authorities trying to maintain control amid chaos in the wings.In this report from the field, we’ll look inside the Piñero prison, and shed light on the consequences of prisoner overpopulation, the presence of organized crime from within, and the Santa Fe government’s temporary solution to this pressing matter.Behind Bars in Argentina’s Organized Crime Hotspot | Written by Christopher Newton and read by Liza Schmidt.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 9/16/25 | ![]() Entre abusos militares y crimen organizado: ¿qué deja la primera fase del conflicto en Ecuador? | En 2024, el gobierno ecuatoriano designó a las bandas criminales como grupos terroristas y emprendió una lucha armada contra esos grupos. El investigador senior de InSight Crime, James Bargent y la periodista ecuatoriana Karol Noroña, conversan sobre la nueva fase del conflicto armado interno en Ecuador, la estrategia militar y sus impactos en la población civil. La discusión también aborda los retos que enfrenta el gobierno de Daniel Noboa para contener la violencia y fortalecer las instituciones.Visite insightcrime.org para más información. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | ![]() Lo que revelan cientos de incautaciones de narcosubmarinos sobre las rutas globales de cocaína | En 2024 se interceptó un número casi sin precedentes de narcosubmarinos que cruzaban el Atlántico y el Pacífico, con buques cargados de droga que aparecen en nuevas zonas a medida que los traficantes utilizan cada vez más este discreto método de transporte para hacer llegar la cocaína a los mercados internacionales.Los narcosubmarinos existen desde hace décadas, y se utilizan principalmente para transportar cocaína con América Latina; estas embarcaciones difíciles de detectar están creciendo en número, alcance y sofisticación. InSight Crime revisó cientos de casos de embarcaciones semisumergibles interceptadas por las autoridades en todo el mundo para determinar qué nos dice el creciente uso de narcosubmarinos sobre las rutas del narcotráfico y la dinámica criminal.Lo que revelan cientos de incautaciones de narcosubmarinos sobre las rutas globales de cocaína | Escrito por Sam Woolston y Henry Shuldiner, y leído por Daniel Reyes.Visite insightcrime.org para más información. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/25 | ![]() Under the Radar: What Hundreds of Narco Sub Seizures Tell Us About Global Cocaine Routes | A near-record number of narco submarines were intercepted crossing the Atlantic and Pacific in 2024, with drug-laden vessels appearing in new areas as traffickers increasingly use this discreet shipping method to get cocaine to international markets.Narco subs have been around for decades, primarily used to ferry cocaine with Latin America, these hard-to-detect boats are growing in number, reach, and sophistication. InSight Crime reviewed hundreds of cases of semi-submersible vessels intercepted by authorities across the world to determine what the rising use of narco submarines tells us about drug trafficking routes and criminal dynamics.Under the Radar: What Hundreds of Narco Sub Seizures Tell Us About Global Cocaine Routes | Written by Sam Woolston and Henry Shuldiner, and read by Henry Shuldiner.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 6/3/25 | ![]() What We Know About Tren de Aragua | In this episode, we explore the rise of Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang that has gained international infamy in recent years. From its home base in a Venezuelan prison, Tren de Aragua rapidly expanded its influence across South America, and reports of alleged cells are surfacing with increasing frequency in the United States. But what’s really behind this gang’s meteoric rise?We take a deep dive into its history and current operations, shedding light on the myths and misconceptions surrounding its ascent. How exactly does the gang operate across borders? What are its connections to the Venezuelan government? What is the gang’s current structure, and how much of a threat does it really pose?To answer these questions, we speak with our deputy director of content, Mike LaSusa, who helps us break down the reality of Tren de Aragua. As the gang continues to make headlines across the region, we give you the history and context needed to understand the latest developments.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/25 | ![]() Ecuador’s Path Forward: Crime, Elections, and the Next President | In this episode, we dive into the 2025 presidential elections in Ecuador, a country that was once the envy of Latin America for its stability and safety. On February 9, voters went to the polls, and now, incumbent Daniel Noboa and challenger Luisa González are headed for a crucial second-round vote in April.But this election is taking place amid a severe security crisis. Formerly known for its low homicide rates and booming economy, Ecuador is grappling with surging violence and organized crime. How did a country so stable slip into chaos, and how are the candidates addressing these issues?In this episode, we speak with Steven Dudley, co-director of InSight Crime, who helps us unpack the security challenges Ecuador faces and how these issues are shaping the election. From escalating violence to the candidates’ proposals on crime and safety, we explore what’s at stake for Ecuador’s future.Ecuador’s Path Forward: Crime, Elections, and the Next President | Interview between Liza Schmidt and Steven Dudley.Visit insightcrime.org for more information. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/24 | ![]() The Rebel and the Peacemaker | In our last episode of this season we explore the incredible life of Raúl Mijango, the rebel turned congressman turned gang mediator turned inmate who personified what has since become a lost cause in El Salvador: negotiating with street gangs. And, ironically, may have been one of the first victims of a controversial, hard line strategy that has since led to the incarceration of tens of thousands of Salvadorans. This was the last episode of our first season of InSight Crime’s Podcast. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! At InSight Crime, we investigate from the ground up, inspired by the idea that organized crime is not a boring multisyllabic expression or yet another true-crime story from the suburbs, but a matter of life and death for millions of people across the Americas. | — | ||||||
| 4/18/24 | ![]() Crime Strengthens Crime | Judge Ivana David has been working in the Brazil's prison system for 30 years, which gave her a front row seat to the emergence of the PCC. Its rise startled Brazil and beyond, but it is was not anomaly. In fact, it is part of a region-wide trend where prison-based criminal groups dominate the underworld in the Americas. More about the PCC and our coverage on prisons and gangs at insightcrime.org | — | ||||||
| 4/3/24 | ![]() Demented Society | Abraham Barberi is a walking paradox. He is from Mexico but lives in the United States. He does missionary work but plays guitar in a death metal band. He is a Baptist pastor but advocates for migrants and asylum seekers. This is the story of how he navigates these contradictions in Matamoros, the birthplace of Mexico’s Gulf Cartel and one of the country’s most dangerous cities. Sociedad Demente, by My place Was Taken. | — | ||||||
| 3/13/24 | ![]() One Prison, Two Gangs | On June 20, 2023, at least 46 inmates were killed by members of the 18th Street gang at Honduras’ National Female Penitentiary for Social Adaptation, in what was one of the deadliest massacres ever recorded in a women’s prison in Latin America. But it wasn’t the first massacre in this prison. Three years earlier, six women, allegedly linked to the MS13, also lost their lives at the hands of the 18th Street gang there. InSight Crime tells the stories of two rival gang members inside this prison, who, despite coming from very similar contexts, are ready to engage in a war with each other. More about this story at insightcrime.org | — | ||||||
| 2/28/24 | ![]() Daughter of Coca | In Colombia, farming coca for cocaine production provides an alternative livelihood in the midst of poverty and state abandonment. At the same time, coca cultivation brings a curse. Behind the coca trade are armed groups, massacres, murders, and displacements. This dichostomy can only be truly understood by those who have experienced it firsthand, as Ana has done. Through her story, InSight Crime explores the evolution of organized crime in Putumayo, Colombia — and how, despite promises of peace, coca continues to affect the fate of an entire department. More about this story and our coverage of coca, cocaine, and organized crime in Colombia at insightcrime.org | — | ||||||
| 2/14/24 | ![]() Why Bolivia is Burning | In 2019, a series of wildfires—largely set to clear land for agribusiness and make way for new residents — devastated Santa Cruz, the Bolivian state on the edge of the Amazon. Behind the fires was a pernicious force: organized crime. Illegal land grabs and timber traffickers spurred the wildfires, which continue today. In this podcast, through the stories of two volunteer firefighters, InSight Crime will tell the story of these fires and the criminals behind them, some of whom come from the government itself. | — | ||||||
| 2/12/24 | ![]() Introducing InSight Crime’s Podcast | For over a decade, InSight Crime has investigated organized crime in the Americas. Across the hemisphere, we’ve interviewed thousands of people, from government insiders to victims caught in the crossfire, from criminal operators to tireless NGO leaders. We’ve also witnessed firsthand the many masks that organized crime wears in places where corruption often takes center stage. Throughout, we’ve discovered tales of anguish, resilience, unexpected joys, and undying hope. Join us on our podcast, as we decipher the various layers of corruption, unravel the complex dynamics of crime, and bear witness to the indomitable human spirit. | — | ||||||
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