Organized Crime Emerges as Top Threat in Latin America by 2025, Report Warns

A report by Florida International University warns that organized crime is set to become the foremost threat in Latin America by 2025, undermining governments and societal stability.

• According to the report from Florida International University, organized crime is increasingly infiltrating governments across Latin America, raising alarms about its growing influence in countries like Mexico and Ecuador.
• The analysis highlights that by 2025, organized crime will pose the highest risk in Latin America, affecting nations such as Brazil, Chile, and El Salvador.
• Criminal networks are expanding their reach beyond borders, creating a transnational threat that complicates law enforcement efforts across the region, particularly in Peru and Mexico.