CHAPTER 6

Narco Money Scandals Reach the Apex of Political Power in the Americas

In 2024, several cases highlighted how drug money can influence the highest levels of regional politics. From the revelations of the narco video in Honduras to investigations in Mexico and Colombia into possible illicit campaign contributions, these events underscore the challenges to institutional transparency and diplomatic relations in the region.

This is the sixth installment of our annual Criminal GameChangers 2024 series. Over the following weeks, we will publish essays providing our unique expert analysis of the most important dynamics of 2024, and our predictions of challenges ahead in 2025.

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Forthcoming publications

1 - Resistance to Organized Crime Withers

2 - Crime Cashes in on Migration Boom

3 - Ecuador Finds Victory Elusive in ‘War on Gangs’

4 - Organized Crime Gets Political

5 - Networks Replace Cartels in Cocaine Trade

6 - Narco Money Scandals Reach the Apex of Political Power in the Americas

7 - Global Cocaine Networks and Trump 2 - Jan 06

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The InSight Crime Team