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Biography

I’m a bilingual journalist from Chicago reporting on organized crime, security and human rights in Latin America and the Caribbean. I currently work as an investigator for InSight Crime, the leading source of news and analysis on organized crime in Latin America.

Content

Total articles 411

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  Can Mexico’s President Appease Trump With Anti-Crime Crackdown?

  By Victoria Dittmar, Parker Asmann

  Mar. 03, 2025

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  ¿Podrá la presidenta de México apaciguar a Trump con medidas enérgicas contra el crimen?

  By Victoria Dittmar, Parker Asmann

  Mar. 03, 2025

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  The Many Lives of Caro Quintero’s Criminal Career

  By Alejandra Rodríguez Verified, Parker Asmann

  Feb. 28, 2025

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Company Info

InSight Crime

InSight Crime is an organization dedicated to analyzing and reporting on organized crime in Latin America. Founded in Medellín, Colombia, in 2010 by journalists Steven Dudley and Jeremy McDermott, it combines investigative journalism with academic research and policy analysis. The organization conducts thorough investigations in high-risk areas, focusing on transnational crime networks, drug trafficking, and security issues across the Americas. InSight Crime produces detailed reports on criminal organizations, including award-winning series that highlight significant drug trafficking operations. It also provides country and regional profiles that examine security challenges and governance issues, along with policy analysis that offers insights into anti-crime strategies. Additionally, it engages in data-driven research to track evolving crime patterns such as money laundering and human trafficking. With headquarters in Medellín and Washington D.C., InSight Crime emphasizes field research to provide localized insights, making it a valuable resource for policymakers, law enforcement, journalists, and researchers.