🇲🇽 | It’s been one year since Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo was killed during a Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico. Which CJNG figure has been linked to his murder, and what does the case reveal about the group’s hierarchy of power? More: bit.ly/4eeVDNk

🇨🇷Cargo theft is changing how companies move goods through Central America. Journeys that once took 3-4 days can now take up to 6 as drivers avoid night travel, while some companies have shifted cargo to sea routes to reduce risk. bit.ly/3USaiHW

Five countries. Five human stories shaped by organized crime in Latin America. Season 2 of The InSight Crime Podcast is now available. 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/4hRrSVz

The ELN has established itself in the Venezuelan states bordering Colombia, where it engages in lucrative crimes. In Zulia, its advance was particularly successful, giving the ELN access to Venezuela’s Caribbean coast. Read more: bit.ly/3Mn2J7D

🎙️Organized crime has shaped the lives of generations of residents of the Colombian city of In Buenaventura, Colombia, In our latest podcast episode, the story of a mother’s search for her three disappeared sons shows how it took root. 🎧 Listen to the new episode here bit.ly/4fXFKv5

Reports of a bombing targeting an ELN camp in Apure state, near the Colombian border, raise questions about whether the group’s collaborative relationship with the Venezuelan government has come to an end. Read about the ELN’s binational nature in our investigation: bit.ly/3N8VCQn

Today, readers turn to InSight Crime to understand issues ranging from fentanyl markets to the expansion of the Tren de Aragua because our reporting follows these stories over time—not just when they make headlines. Help us continue producing independent reporting that helps explain organized crime . bit.ly/47z7xw2

🇨🇷Costa Rican authorities have busted what they claim to be a multillion-dollar cargo theft ring linked to drug sales, fuel theft, and murder. For more on how these gangs operate, check out our explainer or our full investigation.  bit.ly/3USaiHW

Costa Rica is a key freight route connecting the ports of Panama with the rest of Central America. But transport costs are rising as trucks travelling these routes are falling prey to violent and sophisticated cargo theft gangs. bit.ly/3USaiHW

#NewAnalysis | Spotters, Jammers, and Hijackers: Costa Rica’s Cargo Theft System Explained. bit.ly/4kdoJkn

Extortions, disappearances, the constant fight for dignity and for life. These are the stories behind organized crime.  🎧 Listen now on or your favorite platform. tr.ee/4BNW_8_Ait

Gio was one of Ecuador’s best-known gangsta rappers. He was also part the inner circle of the country’s most notorious drug lord and leader of the Choneros gang, "Fito." . 🎧 Listen to his story in the new episode of the InSight Crime Podcast. bit.ly/4gfjxJ7

From Honduras and Costa Rica to Ecuador and Panama, governments are embracing massive prisons as part of their response to organized crime. Our analysis maps where these projects stand—and what they reveal about regional security strategies. bit.ly/4zbefqG

The ELN has consolidated its control over much of the border between Venezuela and Colombia, and is profiting from the enormous quantity of cocaine passing across. Read our investigation: bit.ly/4oMgrhE

🇭🇹 | Haiti’s elections have been postponed once again, with no new date set. As criminal groups expand their influence, the country’s path back to democracy grows increasingly uncertain. Read our coverage: bit.ly/4BiEvAh

🇨🇴 | Digital extortion has gained ground in Colombia, according to a study by the DNP and Asocapitales. Between January and April 2026, extortion increased by 8% compared to the same period in 2025. Read our coverage of this criminal dynamic in the region here: bit.ly/4dOmLTp

🌎Ecuador’s El Encuentro and Paraguay’s Minga Guazú are among the few megaprisons already operating outside El Salvador. Argentina, Panama, and other countries are pursuing similar projects. Explore the region’s growing prison expansion. bit.ly/4zbefqG

The revised edition of The Synthetic Drug Revolution is here. Drawing on more than 15 years of InSight Crime research, this exclusive e-book explores the criminal networks, trafficking routes, and market dynamics shaping the synthetic drug trade. Get your E-book here: bit.ly/4zKFyHG

Costa Rica is a key freight route connecting the ports of Panama with the rest of Central America. But transport costs are rising as trucks travelling these routes are falling prey to violent and sophisticated cargo theft gangs. bit.ly/3USaiHW

🇪🇨 | Ecuador’s most prominent criminal groups, the Choneros and the Lobos, have been in a bloody feud since the death of Choneros leader Jorge Luis Zambrano, alias “Rasquiña.” His murder sparked a power struggle that now extends far beyond this rivalry. Learn more: bit.ly/4zfwE5e