Tag: #organizedCrime

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Drug traffickers retake Rio territories from militias, study finds

Reorganization of Rio borders between armed groups is constant, influenced even by renegotiations with state agents, says specialist

1 week ago • Isabela Cruz

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Brazil captures federal fugitives after 50-day chase

3 weeks ago • Cedê Silva

militias rio de janeiro In Rio de Janeiro, real estate expansion and exploitation have become one of the main financial arms of organized crime. Photo: Ilan Pellenberg/FramePhoto/Folhapress

Urban militias show the “Mexicanization” of Rio de Janeiro

Rio's paramilitary police mafias, known as militias, are becoming criminal conglomerates — expanding into every corner of society

1 month ago • Cedê Silva

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Marielle Franco case shows how crime and politics mingle in Rio

The alleged masterminds of the notorious Marielle Franco murder all hold public office in Rio— and have links to organized crime

1 month ago • Isabela Cruz

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U.S. imposes sanctions on Brazilian gang leader

1 month ago • Cedê Silva

Illegal cell phones make up 17 percent of Brazilian market

Tech Roundup: Illegal cell phones make up 19 percent of Brazilian market

The growth of marketplaces in the country has given new impetus to the sale of unauthorized devices. Telecommunications agency Anatel is now targeting e-commerce platforms to tackle the problem

2 months ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

The deep roots of Latin America’s organized crime problem

The deep roots of Latin America’s organized crime problem

From Chile to Ecuador to Mexico, crime is on voters’ minds. Why can’t the region’s governments bring order without going to extremes?

3 months ago • Gabriel Cohen

Brazil's money laundering enforcement agency as active as ever

Brazil’s money laundering enforcement agency is as active as ever

3 months ago • Cedê Silva