Government Reports Low Homicide Rate In El Salvador
The Government of El Salvador reported a low homicide rate in January, placing that indicator as the lowest in the Americas.
A report from the National Civil Police (PNC) indicated...
DEA Quietly Removes Top Mexico Official Over Links to Drug Lawyers
A separate probe found Nicholas Palmeri used drug-fighting funds for inappropriate purpose.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration quietly removed its top official in Mexico last year over improper contact with...
Colombia Cocaine Seizures Break Record In 2022
Colombia seized more cocaine in 2022 than any other year on record, the South American country's defense ministry reported Saturday.
Security forces seized 671 tons of the drug last year,...
Barbados Government Boosts Cybersecurity Against Caribbean Attacks
Barbados government is taking today short- and long-term measures to protect digital data as a result of thousands of cybersecurity attacks throughout the Caribbean. Although many of them are...
Around 70% Of Haitians Back International Force to Fight Gangs, Survey Says
Around seven in 10 people in Haiti back proposed creation of an international force to help the national police fight violence from armed gangs who have expanded their territory...
Latin American Stablecoin Adoption Expected to Grow Amid High Inflation
The World Bank late last year said it expected 2022 inflation in Latin America to close out at 14.6%. While the institution anticipates the rate to slip to 9.5%...
