Tag: Environmental Crime

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Colombia’s New Battle: Tackling Wildlife Trafficking

In the vibrant nation of Colombia, a new battle is being waged, not against the notorious drug traffickers, but against a different kind of criminal – wildlife poachers. A four-year-old police unit is dedicating its efforts to rescuing exotic wildlife sold on the international black market, with the government increasingly recognizing the urgency of protecting the country’s natural treasures. Colombia, one of the most … Read More Colombia’s New Battle: Tackling Wildlife Trafficking

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Environmental Crime in Latin America: The Theft of Nature and the Poisoning of the Land

In the new journal “Critical Criminology” from The official Journal of the ASC Division on Critical Criminology and the ACJS Section on Critical Criminology, authors David Rodríguez Goyes, Hanneke Mol, Avi Brisman and Nigel South (eds) wrote the article Environmental Crime in Latin America: The Theft of Nature and the Poisoning of the Land, which talks about wildlife trafficking in Brazil and Colombia. Learn … Read More Environmental Crime in Latin America: The Theft of Nature and the Poisoning of the Land