From the Caribbean to the Pacific: Piracy on the Rise in Latin America In the late 17th century, Caribbean pirates hunted galleons loaded with gold and silver bound for Europe. Today, things have changed — but not much. Fast boats slip out at night, men climb aboard with machetes in hand, and terrified crews stay silent. The treasure chests are gone, replaced by fuel, engines, or food. The underlying story is the same: piracy flourishes amid economic crisis and the absence of the state alon...
