Annual Special
*Summer InSights 2026
Welcome to Summer InSights, our seasonal deep dive into the stories shaping Latin America’s underworld. This year, we are exploring four dynamics that are changing the face of organized crime in Latin America.
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The InSight Take | Abelardo de la Espriella Inherits Colombia’s Fractured Criminal Landscape
Colombia’s new president faces one of the most complicated criminal landscapes in the world. In this week’s InSight Take, Co-Director Jeremy McDermott and Senior Colombia Analyst Sara Garcia unpack what Abelardo de la Espriella inherits, Washington’s likely support, whether de la Espriella can match the Uribe-era security gains, and the human rights risks of a harder military push. Read the transcript here.
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Covering Organized Crime From the Field
InSight Crime goes into the field to understand first-hand the criminal dynamics at play across Latin America and the Caribbean. We speak to local sources, government officials, and even the criminals themselves to deliver in-depth investigations.
