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Jeremy Kryt has reported on the drug war and human rights issues from Mexico, Central America, and Colombia. His work has appeared in the Huffington Post, the Earth Island Journal, and In These Times magazine, among others. He lives in Chicago and travels often on assignment.
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New Twist May Solve the Mystery of the Girl Lost in Africa
FIND SOPHIAA young medical student went missing while on safari in Uganda. The authorities at the time assumed it was an accident—but exclusive new evidence may point to foul play.

Texan Arrested After Popular DJ Is Found Dead in Suitcase
OUTRAGEAn American man has enraged an entire country after being accused of the grisly murder of his 21-year-old fiancée.

Mystery Death of American Linked to Honeytrap Killing Spree
‘DEVIL’S BREATH’Criminals are increasingly using dating apps to lure, drug, and rob men. A California man may have been the latest victim.

Battlefield Bishop Takes on Mexico’s Most Murderous Cartels
GOD’S WORKIn one of Mexico’s most troubled states, where the government is powerless against local cartels, a lone priest struggles to keep the peace.

Drug-Fueled Rampage Ends With Dead Priests Dumped in Desert
‘DRUGGED AND CRAZY’Two elderly Catholic fathers were gunned down in their own church while trying to provide sanctuary to a third victim.

Netflix Deaths Prompt Mexico to Investigate Hiring Practices
TRAGEDYIf unsafe conditions are identified, a federal official told The Daily Beast, “then the companies will be held responsible.”

Ex-U.S. Commandos Are Training Civilians to Crush Putin Army
OFF THE BOOKSFormer U.S. special forces commandos are on the ground in Ukraine teaching guerrilla war tactics to civilians ready to repel invading forces from Russia.

Why the DEA’s Private Plane Was Forced Out of Mexico
JUST PLANE WRONGThe embarrassing downgrade is a massive win for Mexican cartels.

Why Putin Is Hell-Bent on Taking Ukraine’s Nuclear Reactors
ENDGAMEThe takeover of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities is a vital part of the Kremlin’s “fear and control” strategy in the war.

How U.S. Special Forces Can Fight Putin Without Starting WW3
PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITYFrom intelligence-gathering to training civilians in guerrilla tactics, here’s what the U.S. and NATO might do to push back against the Russian invasion while avoiding escalation.
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