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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

Tour Companies in El Salvador: The Best Ways to Explore the Country
The tour companies in El Salvador offer fantastic services to all types of visitors and to all the major tourist attractions; on the same day, you can start on the coast near the airport and go all the way to the … Read more

Deputy Claudia Ortiz: VAMOS Is the Only Opposition to President Bukele’s New Ideas Political Party
Yesterday, Claudia Ortiz, the sole Legislative Assembly deputy from the VAMOS political party, stated that VAMOS is emerging as “the only alternative” to counterbalance the ruling party amid ARENA’s internal conflict. Ortiz made the statement during a Dialogo 21 TV … 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