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One of Colombia’s biggest criminal groups is expanding its reach, threatening to disrupt the government’s peace processes with other armed groups.

A recent case, together with several past investigations, shows how the music and events industry is being used by organized crime groups to launder money.

2024 will be the year when the cocaine supply chain catches up with record levels of coca cultivation.

President Gustavo Petro’s “Total Peace” policy had a difficult 2023. Not only did it fail to persuade the country’s most important armed groups to lay down their arms, but it also led to a reshaping of Colombia‘s criminal landscape.

Although Colombia’s regional elections were more peaceful than those held four years ago, they showed that organized crime continues to be a severe threat to electoral proceedings.

Negotiations between Colombia and armed groups do not include a ceasefire between feuding criminal factions — and civilians remain caught in the crossfire.

Despite growing concerns among residents, experts said the Gaitanistas and Tren de Aragua both lack the foothold to wage all-out war and that a dramatic rise in insecurity would be unlikely.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro promised "Total Peace" but criminal groups are using his friendly approach to expand and strengthen.

Salvatore Mancuso made claims implicating companies including Chiquita, Ecopetrol, Postobón, Bavaria, and Drummond.

Colombia's attorney general says Petro's request to protect criminals is not legally justifiable.