Policía de Investigaciones

Latin American drug busts and crime operations expand

12 clusters · 771 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia dismantles military weapons theft network and finds explosives depot

Law enforcement operations against organized crime and trafficking expanded through late September 2026. In Mexico, authorities in Ciudad Juárez arrested a man for allegedly attempting to bribe police, while the Fiscalía

Dominican Republic labor and customs enforcement

2 clusters · 97 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Dominican Republic Senate approves forced labor import ban

In the Dominican Republic, authorities have focused on increasing law enforcement and labor oversight. Customs officials at Las Américas International Airport seized over US$600,000 and Colombian pesos from a Colombian n

Homicide investigations and fugitive searches in Rosario

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Añazco arrested in Córdoba for 2022 Rosario double homicide

Authorities in Rosario, Santa Fe, have taken actions to address various homicide investigations involving fugitives. In the investigation into the November 2022 double homicide of teenagers Valentín Solís and Eric Luis

Investigation of charred body in Negrete, Chile

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Charred body found near Biobío River in Negrete

Authorities in Negrete are investigating the discovery of a charred body found on the banks of the Biobío River. The remains, found following a citizen alert, show significant fire damage, making it difficult for officia

Detention and legal proceedings of José Serrano and Xavier J

16 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Xavier Jordán detained by ICE in Florida

Following his deportation from the United States due to immigration violations, former Ecuadorian Minister José Serrano is being held under preventive detention at the El Encuentro maximum-security prison in Santa Elena.

Pitrufquén nursing home fire investigation

3 clusters · 98 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Chilean authorities relocate Pitrufquén fire survivors

A fire at the El Edén long-term care facility in Pitrufquén, La Araucanía, resulted in the deaths of 16 elderly residents. The blaze occurred late on the night of Friday, September 11, in the Villa Comuy area. While 10 r

Gender-based violence and sexual abuse prosecutions

72 clusters · 303 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: San Juan authorities investigate potential child abuse after school graffiti

In mid-September 2026, judicial and police actions regarding gender-based violence and sexual abuse continued in Argentina and Mexico. In San Juan, Argentina, a judicial investigation was launched in Rawson after a 10-y

South American judicial and detention developments

3 clusters · 72 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Argentina issues sentences in Rosario crash and sexual abuse cases

Judicial proceedings and detention rulings continue to unfold across several South American nations. In Argentina, legal developments include a hearing for Jazmín Salazar regarding the death of professor Domingo Bravo, w

Violent crime surge in South America

3 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Mendoza shooting suspect charged as Bilbao kidnapping attempt leads to arrest

Reports from South America indicate a surge in violent criminal activity, including armed robberies, shootings, and physical assaults across Chile, Peru, and Argentina. In Chile, incidents have included a shooting during

Narcotics investigation and arrests in Córdoba

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Córdoba police arrest grandmother and grandson for drug trafficking

In Córdoba, Argentina, authorities arrested a 58-year-old woman and her 16-year-old grandson following a narcotics investigation. The Fuerza Policial Antinarcotráfico conducted four raids in the Las Flores II neighborhoo

Animal cruelty incidents and legal actions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Animal cruelty incidents reported in Spain and Chile

Recent reports highlight various incidents of animal cruelty and subsequent legal or rescue actions in Chile, Peru, and Spain. In Chile, judicial proceedings resulted in a conviction in Copiapó for the drowning of five

Latin American prison system instability

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Dominican and Chilean prison systems face violence and corruption

Latin American prison systems are experiencing various administrative shifts, security challenges, and instances of violence. In early September, several nations implemented new protocols or inmate transfers. Venezuela

JetSmart migration regulation violations in Chile

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: JetSmart accounts seized in Chile over migration fines

Chile’s National Migration Service (Sermig) seized the bank accounts of the airline JetSmart to collect unpaid fines totaling over 781 million Chilean pesos (approximately $838,419 USD). The sanctions stem from 42 accu