Drug Trafficking Timeline

Oct 01 2013

Fourth Quarter Forecast 2013

The complex negotiations emerging from the Syria crisis with Iran and Russia will be a major theme this quarter.
Sep 12 2013
Colombia: Progress Toward Peace With Left-Wing Militants

Colombia: Progress Toward Peace With Left-Wing Militants

Talks between Bogota and rebel groups offer Colombia a chance to end politically motivated violence, but crime could remain a problem.
Aug 02 2013

A Possible Organized Crime Truce in Colombia

Aug 01 2013

The Mythical El Chapo

Widely held myths, such as those about the leader of Mexico's Sinaloa Federation, can lead to faulty analysis.
Jul 18 2013

Mexico's Drug War: Los Zetas Lose Their Leader and Community Police Proliferate

While the capture of the top Zetas leader dominated headlines, so-called community police became more active during the second quarter.
Jul 15 2013

Mexico: Will Los Zetas Unravel Without Their Leader?

The group has been uniquely capable of replacing even its senior-most leaders.
Jul 15 2013

Mexico: Senior Zetas Leader Captured

Stratfor sources have confirmed that senior Los Zetas leader Miguel "Z-40" Trevino Morales was captured in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas state, and is being transferred to Mexico City.
Jul 12 2013

El Salvador's Fragile Gang Truce and Threats to Regional Peace

A spike in homicides could portend an end to a tenuous cease-fire between the country's two main criminal organizations.
Jul 08 2013
Mexico's Lawmakers Target Money Laundering

Mexico's Lawmakers Target Money Laundering

The government has passed a new law that will help counteract cartels' efforts to make their illicit gains appear legitimate.
Jul 05 2013
Money Laundering in Mexico: The Struggle to Track Illicit Gains

Money Laundering in Mexico: The Struggle to Track Illicit Gains

If properly enforced, a new law may instill confidence in those considering investing in Mexico.
Jun 28 2013

Ecuador, U.S.: Cooperation Continues Amid Strained Relations

The two countries need each other for trade and security.
May 15 2013

Mexico Security Memo: A New Conflict in Northern Sinaloa

A group with unclear allegiances appears to be responsible for escalating violence in the state.

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