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Audio | InSight Crime

InSight Crime
Colombia
Corruption
Coca
Fentanyl
Cocaine
Organized Crime
Putumayo
Honduras
Crop Substitution Program
Primeiro Comando Da Capital
Narcotrafficking
Bolivia
Prison System
Gang Extortion
Aerial Fumigation
FARC
Paramilitary Groups
Brazilian Judicial System
Political Corruption
US Aid

We have spent the last 15 years investigating organized crime in the Americas from the ground up. Now, on our audio channel, you can hear the best of our investigative and analytic work – from the Patagonia to the Rio Grande Valley to the Andean mountains. Narrated to you by our investigators, we will highlight the human side of this scourge and explain the intricacies of this multifaceted industr... more

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Reports that the Jalisco Cartel New Generation is aiding the Chapitos faction of Sinaloa Cartel in parts of Mexico have been growing. InSight Crime’s Managing Editor Deborah Bonello and Senior Investigator Parker Asmann discuss the criminal alliance,... more

El estado de Sinaloa, en México, está paralizado por una sangrienta guerra entre dos familias criminales. ¿Los bandos? Los Chapitos y los Mayiza, dos facciones del Cartel de Sinaloa, cada una liderada por los hijos de un fundador distinto.

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Desde diciembre de 2023, el gobierno de la provincia de Santa Fe ha invertido en policías y prisiones como parte de una nueva ofensiva contra el crimen organizado. Desde entonces, la delincuencia fuera de las prisiones ha disminuido significativament... more

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Since December 2023, the government of the province of Santa Fe, Argentina has invested in policing and prisons as a part of a new push against organized crime. Since then, the crime outside prisons has dropped significantly, and control has tightene... more

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Recent Guests

María Fernanda Ramírez
Miembro del equipo de investigación detrás del reportaje
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Vice president of the Mesa Minera, representing small-scale miners
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Steven Dudley
Co-director of InSight Crime
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Ivana David
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Abraham Barberi
Local pastor supporting migrants and former drug dealer
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Daniel Reyes
Multimedia producer and developer with a focus on investigative reporting at InSight Crime.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 216 ratings
  • Real talk for scary times

    If you care about justice, accountability, and seeing through the lies that power often hides behind, InSight Crime is a must-follow. Their reporting and podcasts dive deep into organized crime and corruption across Latin America, exposing the systems and players that thrive in the shadows.

    What sets them apart is their commitment to clarity and context — they don’t just report events; they explain the structures behind them. It’s journalism that empowers you to understand why things happen, no... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pedal wench
    United States4 months ago
  • Insightful Journalism

    Series pictures the impact of crime and corruption- through all areas of society and environment. Great piece to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dave_Bcn85
    Germany6 months ago
  • 5 stars

    Excellent. I just love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ameliaav
    Colombiaa year ago
  • Great

    Great podcast. Very sober and respectful. Good journalism (which is rare in these crazy days).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adrianazeuars
    Colombia2 years ago

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Listeners commend the program for its clarity and in-depth investigative reporting on crucial social issues.
The storytelling is appreciated for shedding light on the nuances of organized crime and its effects on communities.
Many reviews highlight the importance of the podcast in empowering audiences to understand complex systemic issues.

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What We Know About Tren de Aragua
Q: What misconceptions circulate about Tren de Aragua in the United States?
A major misconception is that Tren de Aragua functions as a cohesive group with a unified command structure, when in fact, it's a collection of local cells operating under the same name with little coordination.
What We Know About Tren de Aragua
Q: What impact did the Venezuelan government's crackdown on Tren de Aragua have on the structure of the gang?
It caused the gang to fragment, reducing its hierarchical control and leading to a more franchise-like operation without cohesive coordination.
What We Know About Tren de Aragua
Q: What role did Tren de Aragua take on within the criminal panorama in those different countries of Latin America?
The gang primarily became involved in extortion and human trafficking, exploiting Venezuelan diaspora populations in countries like Chile and Peru.
What We Know About Tren de Aragua
Q: Can you tell us a bit about the origin story of Tren de Aragua and how this group became such a focus of the Trump administration?
Tren de Aragua originated in a prison in Venezuela, gaining power through government policy that allowed the gang to control violence and the prison environment. It has become a focus due to reported activities in the U.S. justifying immigration policies.
El dinero de los Zetas y la campaña de Colom en Guatemala
Q: What does the existence of illicit funding mean for Guatemala's democracy?
It suggests that despite having anti-corruption laws, the political landscape remains vulnerable to manipulation by powerful criminal groups.

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Investigating organized crime in the Americas, this audio channel presents in-depth reporting and analysis on a range of issues from the Patagonia to the Rio Grande Valley and the Andean mountains. The content emphasizes the human experiences and societal impacts of organized crime, exploring topics such as gang violence, drug trafficking, and military abuses, while often contrasting governmental narratives with community realities. Notably, the storytelling is enriched by firsthand accounts from local residents, providing a ground-level perspective on the complexities of crime and corruption. This approach not only aims to inform but seeks to shed light on the larger systemic issues at play, making it a vital resource for anyone interested... more

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