Reportage

Mexican Watchdogs (Journalists) Under Fire

An excerpt from Andrew Paxman's new book "Mexican Watchdogs" out today

Oct 28 •

Cuautla, Capital of Extortion

I investigate how the touristic state of Morelos became the second most violent in Mexico

Oct 17 •

Narco Bling and Dirty-Money Laundromats

Part Two on the twisted world of drug wealth and cartel-omics

Oct 9 •

Cuini and Ayotzinapa's Narco Witnesses

Under AMLO, investigators gave dubious benefits to cartel bosses, including the financial brain of the Jalisco Cartel, further twisting the case of…

Sep 25 •

Carlos Lehder’s Vida Loca in the Medellín Cartel

In an exclusive interview, the former cocaine king discussed Pablo Escobar trying to kill him, his Netflix portrayal as a narco Nazi, and testifying…

Sep 17 •

The Truth About Date-Murders in Colombia

Does "Devil's Breath" really turn you into a pliable zombie? How dark is the sex industry?

Aug 22 •

Can a Mayos Victory End the Sinaloa War?

The year-long bloodbath is one of the worst cartel battles in history

Aug 14 •

Inside Russia's Wagner Mercenary Army

An excerpt from the book, "Our Business Is Death"

Jul 8 •

Speaking To Russia's Cyber Narcos

CrashOut offers crazy exclusive insight on the Russian web mafia

Jun 16 •

Slap US Gun Runners With Terrorist Charges

Trump's designation of cartels creates a lethal weapon against arms traffickers

Jun 4 •

Singapore: High-Tech, Low-Crime and Hanging

I visit Asia's "Lion City" and look at its zero tolerance on drug trafficking

May 28 •

The US-Mexico Oil Theft Racket

Cartels still make billions robbing Mexican petroleum, with US help

May 12 •

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