Avocado producers in Mexico are facing an alarming wave of extortion by organized crime groups. Reports from InSight Crime and the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GITOC) reveal that the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and other criminal groups have found extortion of these producers to be a lucrative […]
Año: 2024
Ongoing Displacement and Fear in Tila: The Reign of ‘Los Autónomos'”
Zetas Hitmen Allegedly Funded and Guarded 2006 Mexico City Sit-In, Says DEA Witness”
The Beltrán Leyva cartel was one of Mexico’s most powerful and violent criminal organizations, exerting significant influence during the 1990s and 2000s. Founded by the Beltrán Leyva brothers—Arturo, Alfredo, Carlos, and Héctor—the group initially operated within the Sinaloa Cartel, closely collaborating with Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán. However, after Alfredo’s arrest […]
Arms and Drug Trafficking in Mexican Customs: An Analysis
Introduction The trafficking of endangered species, along with the smuggling of arms and drugs through Mexican customs, are persistent problems that impact both the country’s biodiversity and public security. Despite the Mexican government’s efforts, these illicit activities continue to pose significant challenges. Below is a detailed analysis supported by recent […]
Do We Really Believe in Magical Solutions for Organized Crime?
Sheinbaum, leading the polls with her charisma and promises of a better future, proposes a series of measures as ambitious as they are vague. Social programs to prevent youth recruitment sound great on paper, but do we really believe that a carpentry workshop is going to compete with the million-dollar profits of drug trafficking?
The Dark Reality of Data Sales on the Dark Web
“Understanding Crime Trends in Mexico City: Challenges and Solutions
Crime Incidence in Mexico City in 2023 Mexico City has experienced an increase in crime rates during 2023, particularly in the rise of intentional homicides and the perception of insecurity among its residents. Below are the main aspects of this issue. Increase in Intentional Homicides In 2023, Mexico City recorded […]
The Threat of Cybercrime and Its Impact on Small Businesses
Cybercrime continues to be a growing and significant threat to the global economy. Projections indicate that the global annual cost of cybercrime will reach $8 trillion in 2023. This figure represents the greatest transfer of economic wealth in history, surpassing the damage caused by natural disasters and being more profitable […]
Unraveling a Web of Deception: Alleged Crimes in the Shadow of Public Office
Since 2012, a woman, seemingly an ordinary neighbor and homemaker, embarked on a campaign to collect official documents. Ostensibly, her aim was to “enroll in the programs of the local congresswoman,” purported initiatives that she claimed would benefit her neighborhood. One such program involved the distribution of 5-kilogram bags of […]
The true face of organized crime.
In the streets surrounding the Mexico City International Airport (AICM), an individual infiltrated the community disguised as a public official. Clad in a vest bearing the insignia of a mysterious institution called the “Social Procurement,” he presented himself as the owner of a nearby building. However, his violent behavior soon […]
