Last Thursday, a doctor named Gustavo Alarcón was sworn in as the new mayor of Chilpancingo, a city in southern Mexico. This happened just days after the previous mayor, Alejandro Arcos, was brutally killed and beheaded. Arcos had only been in office for a week. The city is caught in a violent fight between two drug gangs, the Ardillos and the Tlacos. Alarcón took o...

Haiti's tumultuous gang violence has pushed many to seek solace in the ancient practice of Vodou. In the midst of chaos, Vodou faithful gather to sing, dance, and invoke the spirits, seeking protection and guidance. But what exactly is Vodou, and how has it evolved to become a beacon of hope for Haitians? Vodou, born in West Africa and brought to the Americas throug...

As the news of a suspected Venezuelan gang member's violent-crime spree in a small Wisconsin town spreads, the eerie feeling of being "terrified" is palpable. But is it really surprising? The Biden-Harris administration's open-border policies have created a perfect storm, allowing millions of illegal aliens to flood the country, bringing with them a wave of crime and...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in a city where gangs and violence ruled the streets? Boston's gang past is a complex and often misunderstood topic, but a new book by Paul Joyce, a former cop turned criminologist, sheds light on the lives of those who lived it. Joyce spent three years interviewing 30 original gang members, known as 'OGs,' to ...

Georgia prisons are facing a crisis of severe understaffing, deteriorating buildings, and an increase in violent attacks among inmates, correctional officers, and other prison staff. The Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee held its first hearing this month, where state officials discussed the challenges of running a large prison system and the urgen...