Introducing NELSON. A new way for Insight Crime readers to research.


Expand coverage in Latin America and deepen your regional knowledge with an AI-Powered research companion.


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How Insight Crime is using NELSON

El Mencho and outline of Mexico

After El Mencho: A Data-Driven
Look at an Evolving Drug Market

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Influencers and Organized Crime: Identifying Patterns in Their Relationship 

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How AI Illuminated Tren de Aragua’s Money Laundering Methods

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Meet NELSON

Powered by AI and supported with hand-selected sources by veteran analysts.

The speed and reliability of a veteran analyst without the cost. 

Get smart fast on nuanced geopolitical issues.

Up to 20 vetted sources with every answer - some new, all reliable.

No language barrier for critical sources.

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Get to know NELSON

  • Natural language interface for complex research queries
  • Intuitive interaction that doesn't require technical expertise
  • Iterative questioning that builds on previous insights
  • Accessible to both technical and non-technical users
  • No hallucinations

  • Delivers insights that support professional-level analysis
  • Provides source attribution and further reading
  • Enables verification of findings through traditional methods
  • Supports reproducible research workflows
  • Built on methodologies that have informed major investigative projects
  • Validated through real-world usage by professional researchers

  • Built on Southern Pulse's two decades of regional expertise and work, none of which was previously available publicly
  • Specialized understanding of Latin American political, criminal, and business networks (soon expanding to other regions)
  • Regional context that generic AI tools cannot provide
  • Deep knowledge of local languages, cultures, and operational dynamics

NELSON Reviews

Nelson is my first port of call for queries on organized crime trends and history in the region. Since finding Nelson, I no longer do research without it.

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I can tell Nelson has been created to think through the mind of an analyst, being able to combine high-level political scenario analysis while integrating stats, facts and figures needed to work in the Geopolitical Risk field.

- Senior Geopolitical Risk Analyst at Fortune 500 Company

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“Nelson is the real deal—fast, sharp, and consistently delivers actionable insights on Latin America. Whether it’s politics, economics, or security, he cuts through the noise with precision and nuance. Southern Pulse nailed it with this one.”


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