Both forces have tactical units, including the military police’s BOPE division, which has been involved in some of Brazil's ...

Police raid aimed to neutralize Comando Vermelho gang leadership. Operation faced leaks and a deadly trap for police.

As the US doubles down on overt interventions, experts warn policymakers may be overlooking a key battlefield: prisons across the region.

Federal authorities indict Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua, on terrorism and ...

An operation by Rio de Janeiro police targeting the Comando Vermelho gang resulted in a 17-hour firefight, leaving 121 dead.

Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking and several soccer players in Ecuador have been ...

The GRP and RPF are jointly probing the case, especially the human trafficking angle.(Unsplash/representational) Graphics. Humans are trafficked for two main reasons: sexual exploitation, mostly of ...

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Security has become a top concern for voters across the region who are calling for iron-fisted measures. In Chile, the issue ...

Unlike tourist-packed destinations, there are places so perilous that only a few dare to visit. The dangers come from violent ...