March 20, 2023 - Journal Article published by Georgetown Journal of International Affairs
Across Latin America, transnational criminal organizations that move billions of dollars a year in illicit profits are transferring parts of their financial holdings to cryptocurrencies as a way of avoiding detection and asset seizures. Topics include cryptocurrency, El Salvador, Paraguay, and transnational organized crime.
January 6, 2023 - Report published by Global Americans
Our recommendations for a viable U.S. strategy in Latin America and the Caribbean in response to the infiltration of Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in governments across the political spectrum and a resulting trend towards authoritarianism in the region. Topics include Latin America, and transnational organized crime.
December 21, 2022 - Report published by Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS) at NDU
Our report on Russia's broad pursuit of strategic interests in Latin America aimed at attacking U.S. strategic interests through disinformation, front groups, sale of sophisticated surveillance equipment, and access to the protection of Bolivarian regimes. Topics include disinformation, Nicaragua, Russia, and Strategic Threats.
November 30, 2022 - Report published by IBI Consultants
Study on an impoverished Argentinian province full of contradictions, intrigue, and unexplained cash flows that fuel one of the most powerful and sophisticated political machines in the country. Topics include Argentina, drug trafficking, and organized crime.
November 21, 2022 - Report published by IBI Consultants
Spanish version of our report on Santiago del Estero, an impoverished province in Argentina that is a convergence center for transnational organized crime. Topics include Argentina, drug trafficking, and organized crime.
November 10, 2022 - Interview published by Radio Biobio
Douglas Farah on Chile’s Radio Biobio, discussing Iran, Russia and Transnational Organized Crime. Topics include Chile, Iran, Latin America, Russia, and transnational organized crime.
September 10, 2022 - Video published by Vice
In this video, Douglas Farah is interviewed about Tiburón, a highly addictive drug marketed by MS-13 that is a threat to Honduras. Topics include drug trafficking, Honduras, MS-13, and Tiburón.
August 9, 2022 - Podcast published by Vox
Douglas Farah on the Vox “Today Explained” podcast discussing Viktor Bout and possible trade for Brittany Griner. Topics include Brittney Griner, Merchant of Death, prisoner exchange, Russia, and Viktor Bout.
