Some of Brazil’s most powerful gangs have established a foothold in neighboring Paraguay, importing havoc as they export guns and drugs. One man is at the center of much of the mayhem.
Tag: Organized Crime
Italy and 3 Other Nations Arrest Members of Mafia
The Italian authorities arrested 46 members of the Sicilian Mafia, a day before Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands detained members of a southern Italian criminal enterprise.
Killings of Journalists Show the Bloody Fingerprints of Organized Crime
More than two dozen journalists worldwide have been killed by members of organized crime since the start of 2017, according to a report by Reporters Without Borders.
Honduran President’s Brother, Arrested in Miami, Is Charged With Drug Trafficking
Juan Antonio Hernández, the brother of the Honduran president, was described as a “large-scale drug trafficker” with ties to organized crime and cocaine deliveries to the United States.
Reformed Gang Leader in Denmark Is Shot Dead Leaving Book Party
Nedim Yasar had been the target of attacks since becoming a prominent voice against gang membership, and had cooperated with a biography.