Upcoming Event | Sept 29, Oct 1 and 2, 2026
A week of private conversations on organized crime in the Americas. One pass, three online events exploring Venezuela’s criminal landscape, the fentanyl crisis, and how to work with data to investigate organized crime.
How Bukele’s War on Gangs Transformed El Salvador
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele’s offensive against gangs severely weakened the Mara Salvatrucha (MS13) and Barrio 18 and turned his security strategy into a model replicated in other Latin American countries. But at what cost?
Read the articleFor more than 50 years, the United States has run anti-narcotics campaigns in Latin America. Which countries remain Washington’s key partners today? Watch our video for more.
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Summer InSights 2026
Looking for new reading this summer?
All four chapters of our Summer InSights 2026 series are now available. Our editorial team has put together a special selection of investigations and analysis to help you dive deeper into the series.
Get this selection with a one-time donation of US$15 or more.
Content is available in English only.
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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.
