The Shifting Sands of Organized Crime in Latin America

The Shifting Sands of Organized Crime in Latin America

Organized crime has in recent years begun to affect formerly calm countries like Chile and Ecuador, while remaining strong in places such as Mexico and Brazil. In this episode, an analysis of recent crime trends in the region. We’ll also assess how governments have been responding – some choose to disengage altogether, while others toughen their approach. Our guest is Jeremy McDermott, one of the founders of InSight Crime, a think tank and publication that produces in-depth reports and analys...

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Guatemala: Arévalo’s Tumultuous First Year

Guatemala: Arévalo’s Tumultuous First Year

Just over a year after Bernardo Arévalo’s tense but ultimately successful inauguration as president of Guatemala, his administration faces a complex mix of progress and mounting challenges. Elected on...

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Cuba’s Unprecedented Crisis 

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Cuba is facing its worst crisis in decades, with blackouts and a mass exodus that has seen 20% of the population flee in five years. In this episode, we shed light on everyday life amid ongoing econom...

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Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure  

Brazil: Bolsonaro on Trial, Lula Under Pressure  

With Brazil about a year and a half away from the 2026 elections, political dynamics are shifting once again. The economy is growing at 3%, and employment remains high, yet President Lula’s approval r...

3 Apr 202530min

Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Moment 

Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum’s Moment 

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is enjoying remarkable popularity, garnering over 80% approval, while Mexico navigates shifting demands from U.S. President Donald Trump, economic uncertainty and ...

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How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition

How Organized Crime Is Evolving in Latin America: 2025 Edition

Organized crime is a persistent and evolving challenge in Latin America. At the moment crime syndicates are seeing unprecedented financial gains, fueled not only by a surge in cocaine production—more ...

6 Mar 202529min

Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America 

Trump’s Impact So Far on Latin America 

A month into Donald Trump’s second presidency, Latin America has become a key focus of his administration. From high-stakes negotiations with Mexico to his stated goal of reclaiming the Panama Canal, ...

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The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future

The Panama Canal: Past, Present and Future

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, much focus was expected on Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba, but Panama has surprisingly taken center stage, even becoming the site of Marco Rubio’s fi...

6 Feb 202528min

A Critical Election in Ecuador  

A Critical Election in Ecuador  

Nearly a year ago, Ecuador faced a surge of violence when drug gangs took over a TV station and kidnapped police, marking the country's worst security crisis. Since then, President Daniel Noboa has ma...

23 Jan 202532min

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