Drones Fuel Criminal Arms Race in Latin America
Organized crime in Latin America has found drones to be an effective and modern tactical advantage. In countries like Brazil,…
Brazil’s PCC-Red Command Truce Promises an Imperfect Peace
A recent truce between Brazil’s two largest criminal organizations could reduce territorial disputes and violence in Latin America’s biggest nation,…
Q&A: Europe Steps Up Work with Latin America Against Criminal Networks
The European Union has stepped up support to Latin America and the Caribbean, aware that growing alliances between European and…
Portugal Becoming Key Hub for Cocaine to Europe
Record-breaking cocaine seizures in Portugal in 2024 have cemented the country’s status as a crucial axis in drug trafficking routes…
Paraguay’s Endless Prison Crisis
Paraguay’s penitentiary system remains in a state of emergency for a second year, yet without measures to tackle the root…
The PCC Plays Its Dirty Game in Portuguese Football
Evidence linking Brazil’s biggest organized crime network and Portuguese football highlights how sports can serve as a vehicle for illicit…
How ‘Canteens’ Feed Crime in Brazil’s Prisons
The dismantling of the “canteen mafia,” which controlled food distribution in Rio de Janeiro’s prisons, highlights the growing presence of…
Cash and Violence: Organized Crime Fights to Control Brazil’s Municipal Vote
With the second round of Brazil’s municipal elections coming up on October 27, criminal groups are increasingly being caught using…
First Capital Command – PCC
The First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital – PCC) is Brazil’s biggest and best-organized criminal network. It arose in…
Uruguay Faces Rising Threat From Organized Crime
A series of recent criminal activities suggests that organized crime has set its sights on Uruguay and reveals the vulnerabilities…