Chinese fishing fleets are notoriously unforgiving workplaces, where appalling sanitary conditions, poor food, and the absence of medical care cause workers to suffer illnesses and in some cases die, an investigation by The Outlaw Ocean Project (OOP), a journalistic organization dedicated to investigating conflicts over human rights, labor, and environmental [ … ]
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Latin American Governments Must be Prepared for Iran-Backed Terrorism Threat
The Israel-Hamas conflict exposed complex connections between Iranian-backed influence, illegal trade, money laundering, and propaganda, intertwined with global drug trafficking. Now more than ever, Latin American governments should rethink the threats of terrorism on their soil, a report from Global Americans, a U.S. think tank focused on democracy and human [ … ]
Ecuador Boosts Drug Seizures and Destruction in 2023
For the third consecutive year, Ecuador has seized more than 200 tons of drugs, the National Police’s Anti-Drug Investigation Directorate indicated. The amount seized makes it the third country in the hemisphere to seize the most drugs, behind only Colombia and the United States, Ecuadorian daily Primicias reported. In recent [ … ]
Countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Vow to Combat Transnational Crime
Senior representatives of countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty (ACTO) drew up an ambitious plan for the Amazon region in favor of sustainable development, health, and the fight against transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) that exploit the forest for their gain. Among their latest resolutions, approved during the XIV Meeting of [ … ]
Jamaica Defence Force and DC National Guard Mark 25-Year State Partnership and Focus on NCO Development
As a global destination, Jamaica is known for its culture, vibrant beaches, and robust tourism industry. It’s also a nation making investments to its national defense and strengthening security in the Caribbean basin, which entails placing the role of noncommissioned officers (NCOs) under a microscope. “A primary security goal is [ … ]
Fentanyl Boom Fails to Lower Cocaine Demand
Although global fentanyl production represents lower manufacturing costs and increasing demand, Colombia continues to be considered one of the world’s largest exporters of cocaine, and demand continues to grow and enter new markets. “What you see globally in terms of demand for cocaine is that it continues to grow despite [ … ]
Colombia Seizes 24 Semisubmersibles in 2023
In 2023, as of December 20, the Colombian Navy seized 24 semisubmersibles in the Colombian Pacific in compliance with the Ayacucho Joint Strategic Campaign Plan, the military plan that supports the government’s “Total Peace” efforts. Drug traffickers use semisubmersibles to transport illicit drugs due to their capacity to carry large [ … ]
Meta Deletes Facebook Accounts in China
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is warning about the growing threat of disinformation and interference in 2024 ahead of key elections such as the presidential elections in the United States. The attacks, with the support of artificial intelligence, are expected to continue to come from China, Iran, and Russia. [ … ]
South America’s Largest Drug Organization Expands to Europe and Africa
The First Capital Command (PCC), one of Brazil and South America’s largest criminal group, teamed up with other major drug gangs to smuggle cocaine to countries in Europe and Africa, strengthening ties to global organized crime, British daily The Economist reported. “Since 2016 there has been a clear expansion plan [ … ]
Colombian Submarine Put to the Test in International Training
The Colombian Navy’s 209-class submarine ARC Pijao returned to Cartagena in early December after a successful participation in the 2023 Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative (DESI), an anti-submarine warfare exercise conducted with countries of the region in waters off the east coast of the United States. The DESI initiative, spearheaded by the [ … ]
Hitwomen on the Rise in Latin American Cartels
Drug trafficking in Latin America is undergoing a significant transformation: an increasing number of women are taking on leadership roles in drug cartels. This change reflects a considerable strengthening of these organizations, the Los Angeles Times reported. “This rise has to do with how we perceive the role of women [ … ]
Costa Rica Strengthens Fight Against Organized Crime
Costa Rica is facing an unprecedented wave of violence due to disputes between drug gangs that use its territory to transit, store, produce, and sell drugs, Voice of America reported. To curb crime these groups bring about, the Costa Rican Ministry of Public Security launched the National Public Security Policy [ … ]