Elisabeth Malkin
@elisabethmalkin.bsky.social
Journalist in Mexico City, formerly NYT.
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NUEVA PUBLICACIÓN | #México: Respaldar las reformas de seguridad ante la creciente presión de EE. UU.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
México: Respaldar las reformas de seguridad ante la creciente presión de EE. UU. | International Crisis Group
Mientras México trabaja para frenar el crimen organizado, EE. UU. presiona para llevar a cabo una acción militar más dura contra el narcotráfico. En este extracto de la actualización de otoño del Watc...
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October 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
NUEVA PUBLICACIÓN | #México: Respaldar las reformas de seguridad ante la creciente presión de EE. UU.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
Crisis Group analiza cómo la Unión Europea y sus Estados miembros pueden ayudar a México a fortalecer la seguridad y reducir la violencia.
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"Si la descertificación parece tener motivaciones políticas, haber decretado la exención al mismo tiempo responde a la estrecha cooperación entre #Colombia y #EEUU, que está en el seno de la lucha diaria de ambos países contra el crimen organizado."
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El auge de la coca y el enfriamiento de la relación bilateral impulsan la decisión de EE. UU. de descertificar a Colombia | International Crisis Group
La experta de Crisis Group Elizabeth Dickinson analiza la decisión del presidente Trump y las noticias sobre los limitados impactos a la cooperación bilateral.
www.crisisgroup.org
September 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM
"Si la descertificación parece tener motivaciones políticas, haber decretado la exención al mismo tiempo responde a la estrecha cooperación entre #Colombia y #EEUU, que está en el seno de la lucha diaria de ambos países contra el crimen organizado."
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After months of (warranted) concern, Colombia's decertification turned out to be a slap on the wrist with limited fallout - the best case scenario in the current political context.
My analysis of what this means for US-Colombia relations 👇@crisisgroup.org
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
My analysis of what this means for US-Colombia relations 👇@crisisgroup.org
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
Booming Coca and Bilateral Chill Drive U.S. Move to Decertify Colombia | International Crisis Group
Crisis Group expert Elizabeth Dickinson examines President Trump’s decision and the news that effects on aid may be limited.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
After months of (warranted) concern, Colombia's decertification turned out to be a slap on the wrist with limited fallout - the best case scenario in the current political context.
My analysis of what this means for US-Colombia relations 👇@crisisgroup.org
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
My analysis of what this means for US-Colombia relations 👇@crisisgroup.org
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
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Today marks a year since the Sinaloa Cartel’s two largest factions, Chapitos and Mayos, fell into a deadly wave of infighting after the former kidnapped and rendered “El Mayo” Zambada to U.S. authorities. I visited the state recently for @crisisgroup.org and this is some of what I saw.
September 9, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Today marks a year since the Sinaloa Cartel’s two largest factions, Chapitos and Mayos, fell into a deadly wave of infighting after the former kidnapped and rendered “El Mayo” Zambada to U.S. authorities. I visited the state recently for @crisisgroup.org and this is some of what I saw.
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Colombia has for years helped the US seize narcotics, capture criminals & unravel global trafficking, without the gratuitous casualties of last Tuesday’s boat strike.
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
Opinion | A New War Is Emerging in Colombia
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September 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Colombia has for years helped the US seize narcotics, capture criminals & unravel global trafficking, without the gratuitous casualties of last Tuesday’s boat strike.
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
Decertification would undermine the regional fight on org crime, I write for @nytimes.com
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/o...
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Tensions between the US and Venezuela have sparked growing concern in #Colombia about the possible spillover of any destabilization in Caracas.
As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
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As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
U.S. “Anti-Drugs” Strike Stirs Fears of Venezuela Intervention | International Crisis Group
A U.S. attack in the Caribbean hit a vessel allegedly carrying drugs the Trump administration said were linked to a “narco-terrorist organisation” headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. In thi...
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September 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Tensions between the US and Venezuela have sparked growing concern in #Colombia about the possible spillover of any destabilization in Caracas.
As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
As a taste of what may come, a short🧵on the changing armed group dynamics along the 2,200km border 👇
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
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Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels, in an arms race with authorities and each other, are amassing military-grade weapons. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/w...
September 1, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Mexico’s most powerful drug cartels, in an arms race with authorities and each other, are amassing military-grade weapons. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/w...
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Rubio endured months of humiliation for this bit of gunboat diplomacy.
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Maduro Says US Warships With 1,200 Missiles Targeting Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that eight US military vessels with 1,200 missiles were targeting his country, which he declared to be in a state of "maximum readiness to defend" itsel...
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September 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Rubio endured months of humiliation for this bit of gunboat diplomacy.
www.barrons.com/news/maduro-...
www.barrons.com/news/maduro-...
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Human Rights Watch is hiring a senior researcher for its U.S. immigrant rights program.
Not many non-newsroom jobs are this similar to the day to day work of journalism. If you’re a journalist and considering getting out, seriously take a look. job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
Not many non-newsroom jobs are this similar to the day to day work of journalism. If you’re a journalist and considering getting out, seriously take a look. job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
Senior Researcher, Immigrants Rights
Multiple Locations Considered
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August 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Human Rights Watch is hiring a senior researcher for its U.S. immigrant rights program.
Not many non-newsroom jobs are this similar to the day to day work of journalism. If you’re a journalist and considering getting out, seriously take a look. job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
Not many non-newsroom jobs are this similar to the day to day work of journalism. If you’re a journalist and considering getting out, seriously take a look. job-boards.greenhouse.io/humanrightsw...
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This week, Bogotá hosts the Amazon Dialogues, where Amazon governments convene to discuss main challenges.
With our journalistic partners and @amazonwatch.org, we have publications lined up about the Amazon's most disputed borderlands and why this should be on the political agenda.
Stay tuned!
With our journalistic partners and @amazonwatch.org, we have publications lined up about the Amazon's most disputed borderlands and why this should be on the political agenda.
Stay tuned!
August 18, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This week, Bogotá hosts the Amazon Dialogues, where Amazon governments convene to discuss main challenges.
With our journalistic partners and @amazonwatch.org, we have publications lined up about the Amazon's most disputed borderlands and why this should be on the political agenda.
Stay tuned!
With our journalistic partners and @amazonwatch.org, we have publications lined up about the Amazon's most disputed borderlands and why this should be on the political agenda.
Stay tuned!
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Contrary to widespread misunderstanding (including within the USG), the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations doesn’t authorize the use of military force.
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August 11, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Contrary to widespread misunderstanding (including within the USG), the designation of cartels as foreign terrorist organizations doesn’t authorize the use of military force.
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
www.politico.com/newsletters/...
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Las consecuencias del auge minero en el sur de Venezuela han sido nefastas. Los grupos criminales y rebeldes que controlan las minas someten a la población local y a los trabajadores migrantes a abusos, explotación e incluso ejecuciones sumarias.
La maldición del oro: Minería y violencia en el sur de Venezuela | International Crisis Group
La minería ilegal de oro está generando un daño cada vez mayor en el sur de Venezuela, a su delicado ecosistema y a su población. Frenar este daño es responsabilidad del gobierno de Caracas. Los gobie...
www.crisisgroup.org
August 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Las consecuencias del auge minero en el sur de Venezuela han sido nefastas. Los grupos criminales y rebeldes que controlan las minas someten a la población local y a los trabajadores migrantes a abusos, explotación e incluso ejecuciones sumarias.
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El presidente Donald Trump ha firmado en secreto una directiva dirigida al Pentágono para que comience a utilizar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles de la droga latinoamericanos que su gobierno ha considerado organizaciones terroristas.
Trump ordena al ejército combatir a los cárteles de la droga de México y Venezuela
El presidente ordenó al Pentágono utilizar a las fuerzas armadas contra determinados cárteles latinoamericanos que su gobierno ha calificado como organizaciones terroristas.
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August 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
El presidente Donald Trump ha firmado en secreto una directiva dirigida al Pentágono para que comience a utilizar la fuerza militar contra los cárteles de la droga latinoamericanos que su gobierno ha considerado organizaciones terroristas.
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Now that U.S. officials have wrapped up their visit to Potemkin aid distribution sites in Gaza, the IDF can resume the regularly scheduled shooting of desperate people seeking food.
Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as crowds of hungry Palestinians again sought food, killing at least 10 people, witnesses and health workers said Saturday.
Israeli gunfire kills more Gaza aid-seekers as U.S. envoy meets with hostages' families
Israeli forces opened fire near two aid distribution sites run by the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation as crowds of hungry Palestinians again sought food, killing at least 10 people,…
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August 2, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Now that U.S. officials have wrapped up their visit to Potemkin aid distribution sites in Gaza, the IDF can resume the regularly scheduled shooting of desperate people seeking food.
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Los precios récord del oro hacen que la minería ilegal sea más rentable que nunca, y en la Amazonía venezolana esto no solo significa que el crimen organizado aprovecha, sino también las autoridades estatales.
Nuestro nuevo informe de @crisisgroup.org 🇻🇪⛏️
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Nuestro nuevo informe de @crisisgroup.org 🇻🇪⛏️
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La maldición del oro: Minería y violencia en el sur de Venezuela | International Crisis Group
La minería ilegal de oro está generando un daño cada vez mayor en el sur de Venezuela, a su delicado ecosistema y a su población. Frenar este daño es responsabilidad del gobierno de Caracas. Los gobie...
www.crisisgroup.org
July 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Los precios récord del oro hacen que la minería ilegal sea más rentable que nunca, y en la Amazonía venezolana esto no solo significa que el crimen organizado aprovecha, sino también las autoridades estatales.
Nuestro nuevo informe de @crisisgroup.org 🇻🇪⛏️
www.crisisgroup.org/es/latin-ame...
Nuestro nuevo informe de @crisisgroup.org 🇻🇪⛏️
www.crisisgroup.org/es/latin-ame...
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Record gold prices have made illegal mining more profitable than ever.
In the Venezuelan Amazon, this means not only organized crime is capitalizing, but state authorities like the army are involved as well.
Our new @crisisgroup.org briefing 🇻🇪⛏️
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
In the Venezuelan Amazon, this means not only organized crime is capitalizing, but state authorities like the army are involved as well.
Our new @crisisgroup.org briefing 🇻🇪⛏️
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
A Curse of Gold: Mining and Violence in Venezuela’s South | International Crisis Group
Illegal gold mining is doing growing damage to southern Venezuela, its delicate ecosystem and its people. Curbing this harm is up to the government in Caracas. Foreign capitals should use whatever mea...
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July 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Record gold prices have made illegal mining more profitable than ever.
In the Venezuelan Amazon, this means not only organized crime is capitalizing, but state authorities like the army are involved as well.
Our new @crisisgroup.org briefing 🇻🇪⛏️
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
In the Venezuelan Amazon, this means not only organized crime is capitalizing, but state authorities like the army are involved as well.
Our new @crisisgroup.org briefing 🇻🇪⛏️
www.crisisgroup.org/latin-americ...
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Given the emerging accounts of abuse from the Venezuelan men recently freed from CECOT, re-posting my analysis from @justsecurity.org on the the assurances the US sought and received from El Salvador to supposedly guard against such mistreatment.
All a charade.
www.justsecurity.org/117271/us-el...
All a charade.
www.justsecurity.org/117271/us-el...
The Legal Fig Leaf: The US-El Salvador Detainee Diplomatic Notes
Declassified U.S.–El Salvador documents expose a shaky legal cover and continued U.S. control over detainees in CECOT, raising questions about complicity in potential abuse.
www.justsecurity.org
July 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Given the emerging accounts of abuse from the Venezuelan men recently freed from CECOT, re-posting my analysis from @justsecurity.org on the the assurances the US sought and received from El Salvador to supposedly guard against such mistreatment.
All a charade.
www.justsecurity.org/117271/us-el...
All a charade.
www.justsecurity.org/117271/us-el...
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So much for the Trump administration’s claim it lacked any control over the migrants renditioned to El Salvador.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/w...
Prisoner Swap Frees Americans in Venezuela for Migrants Held in El Salvador
www.nytimes.com
July 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
So much for the Trump administration’s claim it lacked any control over the migrants renditioned to El Salvador.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/18/w...
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The new chief justice of Mexico's Supreme Court started life as a goatherd in a remote Mixtec-speaking village in Oaxaca.
I interviewed Hugo Aguilar Ortiz for this story:
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/w...
I interviewed Hugo Aguilar Ortiz for this story:
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/w...
He Was a Goatherd as a Boy. Now He’ll Lead Mexico’s Top Court.
www.nytimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The new chief justice of Mexico's Supreme Court started life as a goatherd in a remote Mixtec-speaking village in Oaxaca.
I interviewed Hugo Aguilar Ortiz for this story:
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/w...
I interviewed Hugo Aguilar Ortiz for this story:
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/23/w...
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📖 En el escenario mundial, Trump no siempre consigue lo que quiere
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
En el escenario mundial, Trump no siempre consigue lo que quiere | International Crisis Group
La siguiente es una adaptación del informe de la presidenta y directora ejecutiva de Crisis Group, Comfort Ero, al consejo directivo de la organización, presentado a mediados de mayo de 2025. Junto al...
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June 20, 2025 at 2:28 PM
📖 En el escenario mundial, Trump no siempre consigue lo que quiere
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
En este comentario, nuestra presidenta y CEO, @comfortero.crisisgroup.org, y nuestro vicepresidente ejecutivo, Richard Atwood, analizan la política exterior de la segunda administración Trump hasta la fecha 🔽
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🕯️ Hoy recordamos a Miguel Ángel López Velasco, quien firmaba columnas y era conocido como Milo Vela.
Más de 30 años ejerciendo el periodismo, muchos en Notiver.
Asesinado junto a su esposa e hijo el 20 de junio de 2011 en #Veracruz
Más de 30 años ejerciendo el periodismo, muchos en Notiver.
Asesinado junto a su esposa e hijo el 20 de junio de 2011 en #Veracruz
June 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
🕯️ Hoy recordamos a Miguel Ángel López Velasco, quien firmaba columnas y era conocido como Milo Vela.
Más de 30 años ejerciendo el periodismo, muchos en Notiver.
Asesinado junto a su esposa e hijo el 20 de junio de 2011 en #Veracruz
Más de 30 años ejerciendo el periodismo, muchos en Notiver.
Asesinado junto a su esposa e hijo el 20 de junio de 2011 en #Veracruz
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Once again:
Not his decision to make.
The U.S. Constitution assigns that decision to Congress.
Not his decision to make.
The U.S. Constitution assigns that decision to Congress.
JUST IN: President Trump will make a decision on whether the U.S. will strike Iran "within two weeks," the White House said Thursday.
Trump to decide on Iran action 'within two weeks,' White House says
Meanwhile several sites across Israel sustained direct hits by Iranian missiles and Israeli leaders warned they would intensify attacks on "strategic targets" in Iran.
n.pr
June 19, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Once again:
Not his decision to make.
The U.S. Constitution assigns that decision to Congress.
Not his decision to make.
The U.S. Constitution assigns that decision to Congress.
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La comida es poder y está en el centro de la guerra de Israel.
La supervivencia de Gaza requiere poner fin tanto a la guerra como a la política de inanición que Israel considera esencial para la victoria.
La supervivencia de Gaza requiere poner fin tanto a la guerra como a la política de inanición que Israel considera esencial para la victoria.
El experimento de inanición en Gaza | International Crisis Group
El nuevo plan de asistencia de Israel en Gaza, respaldado por EE. UU., integra el acceso a alimentos a la estrategia militar. Israel ha restringido la ayuda humanitaria desde que comenzó la guerra, fl...
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June 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
La comida es poder y está en el centro de la guerra de Israel.
La supervivencia de Gaza requiere poner fin tanto a la guerra como a la política de inanición que Israel considera esencial para la victoria.
La supervivencia de Gaza requiere poner fin tanto a la guerra como a la política de inanición que Israel considera esencial para la victoria.
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Fue para nosotros @latam.crisisgroup.org un gusto de participar en la reunión annual de #ElPaccto, conversando sobre el desafío compartido del crimen organizado, América Latina y la Unión Europea🇪🇺.
Enfatizamos la importancia de priorizar la reducción de violencia contra la población civil
Enfatizamos la importancia de priorizar la reducción de violencia contra la población civil
June 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Fue para nosotros @latam.crisisgroup.org un gusto de participar en la reunión annual de #ElPaccto, conversando sobre el desafío compartido del crimen organizado, América Latina y la Unión Europea🇪🇺.
Enfatizamos la importancia de priorizar la reducción de violencia contra la población civil
Enfatizamos la importancia de priorizar la reducción de violencia contra la población civil