Latin America
Canada Declares MS-13 and Six More Latin American Criminal Groups as Terrorist Organizations
The Government of Canada has taken a firm step in its strategy against drug trafficking by designating MS-13 and six other Latin American transnational criminal groups as terrorist organizations. The list of terrorist groups with this terrorist designation are the … Read more
U.S. State Department Labels MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and Mexican Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The U.S. government has officially designated several Latin American organized crime groups as terrorist organizations, but the move will do little to help attack these complex criminal networks. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced February 20 that the Venezuelan mega-gang Tren de Aragua, the MS13 street gang, and the … Read more
Chile Struggles to Tackle Spike in Human Trafficking: A Growing Crisis
Human trafficking cases in Chile have increased alongside rising migration in recent years, but the country’s institutions are struggling to tackle the problem, according to a new report. The number of human trafficking cases has exploded by more than tenfold over the past decade. The Attorney General’s Office identified 104 victims in sexual exploitation cases in 2023, compared with just nine in … Read more
Three Criminal Impacts of Revoking Temporary Protected Status “TPS” for Venezuelans in the U.S.
The Trump administration officially revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans on February 3. This decision exposes them to deportation, and puts the most vulnerable at risk of falling prey to organized crime. TPS was established by the US Congress in 1990 to provide deportation relief and work permits to … Read more
Ranking the Most Powerful Passports in Latin America: Where Does Your Country Stand?
A passport is the most essential document for international travel, often required alongside a visa in certain destinations. However, not all passports offer the same level of access—much depends on the issuing nation’s global reputation and diplomatic strength. The Strongest … Read more
El Salvador Global Peace Index: The Country Improved its Ranking to 107 in 2024
Vision of Humanity released its 2024 Global Peace Index report in January 2025, revealing an increase in the El Salvador Peace Index ranking. El Salvador ranked 107th out of 163 countries, falling 21 spots from its previous position of 128. … Read more
How Narco Money Could Influence the Honduran Presidential Elections Again
Anti-corruption advocates in Honduras have again raised concerns about the threat of illicit campaign financing ahead of the 2025 elections, as organized crime groups continue to exploit loopholes in existing laws to influence the electoral process. The Network for the Defense of Democracy in Honduras (Red por la Defensa de la Democracia – RDD) demanded increased transparency and improved oversight of … Read more