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Chile’s Crime Profile: An In-Depth Look at Criminal Networks, Security Forces, Prisons, and the Justice System
Despite its proximity to cocaine-producing Andean countries, Chile has not suffered the negative effects of organized crime to the same extent as other nations in the region. In fact, it is one of the safest nations in Latin America. Since emerging from the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in 1990, Chile has enacted a series of key reforms that have helped build efficient security forces and an … Read more
Nicaragua Crime Profile: Examining Criminal Groups, Security Forces, the Judicial System, and Prisons
Nicaragua has long been one of the least violent countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Although some local gangs and at least one transnational criminal organization have a foothold there, so far the country has not experienced the high homicide rates common in its Central American neighbors. Nevertheless, traffickers have taken advantage of Nicaragua’s … Read more
Traveling to El Salvador with Tattoos, Should you be Worried?
Many visitors wonder if traveling to El Salvador with tattoos is going to be a problem; some wonder if they should take extra precautions when visiting or not visit the country at all. Traveling to El Salvador with tattoos should … Read more
La Puerta de Diablo, or the Devil’s Gate Park, Reopens After Five Years of Improvements
The Salvadoran Tourism Institute (ISTU) announced Thursday, December 7, the restart of operations of the iconic Puerta del Diablo park, located in Panchimalco. The park was closed for five years, since November 2018, for remodeling work. According to Istu publications, … Read more
Salvadorans Can Now Renew Their Passports Online
The General Directorate of Migration and Immigration of El Salvador launched a new digital platform to simplify the passport renewal process for all Salvadorans over 18 years of age. Ricardo Cucalon, the Director General of Migration and Immigration, announced the … Read more
Golf Clubs, Volcanoes, and Coffee: Must-See Attractions When Traveling in El Salvador In 2023
El Salvador is one of the most fascinating countries in Central America! It’s small but quite densely populated for its size, and if you happen to be visiting, I can guarantee there’s no shortage of exciting things to do. If … Read more
Inside the 18th Street Gang: An In-Depth Profile of the Barrio 18 Gang
The 18th Street gang, or Barrio 18, is a transnational criminal organization that began in Los Angeles in the 1960s, initially as a multi-ethnic street gang. Known for its violent operations, it engages in drug trafficking, extortion, and murder. With … Read more