Open Source Intelligence Digging for Dignity: Geolocating Mass Burials in the Wake of Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes July 18, 2026 Jia Lissa By the Bellingcat Investigative Team In the aftermath of the catastrophic earthquakes that have devastated Venezuela, a grim logistical reality has emerged: the country’s forensic and burial infrastructure is buckling…
Open Source Intelligence The Digital Shadow: Unmasking the Crypto Entrepreneur Behind a Global Hub for Non-Consensual Imagery July 18, 2026 Evan Lee Salim This investigation is a joint collaboration between Bellingcat and the New Zealand news outlet The Press. Content warning: This article contains discussions of non-consensual sexually explicit content and child sexual…
Open Source Intelligence Beyond the Heat Signature: A Forensic Guide to Mapping and Analyzing Wildfires July 15, 2026 Neng Nana In an era defined by climate instability, the visibility of a wildfire is no longer merely a local concern—it is a global data point. When reports of smoke and flames…
Open Source Intelligence The Venezuelan Catastrophe: Satellite Imagery Reveals Scale of Devastation Following Twin Earthquakes July 15, 2026 Nana Wu Introduction: A Nation in Mourning The northern coast of Venezuela remains in a state of shock and paralysis following two catastrophic earthquakes that struck the region last week. As of…
Open Source Intelligence Crisis in La Guaira: Geolocating the Mass Burial Sites Following Venezuela’s Deadly Earthquakes July 9, 2026 Sagoh By the Bellingcat Investigative Team In the wake of the catastrophic earthquakes that have devastated Venezuela, leaving thousands dead and many more missing, a grim logistical reality has emerged on…
Open Source Intelligence Beyond the Smoke: A Forensic Guide to Mapping and Analyzing Wildfires June 30, 2026 Lina Hope In an era defined by a warming climate and increasingly volatile weather patterns, wildfires have evolved from localized seasonal hazards into systemic threats to global biodiversity and human infrastructure. While…
