Mexican drug cartels want to expand into Brazil, reports the Intelligence Agency ABIN.
The Sinaloa cartel, once led by the infamous Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, currently incarcerated for life in the United States, is reportedly planning to expand its operations into the largest Latin American country.
It is suspected to have connections with the First Command of the Capital (PCC).
The ABIN report emphasizes that Mexican drug traffickers, currently the most violent and dominant globally, perceive Brazil, with its vast population of over 200 million, as a crucial consumer market and a drug trafficking corridor to Europe.
The ABIN document highlights the extreme violence of Mexican cartels, which ranks them among the most dangerous organizations worldwide.
It notes their ongoing efforts to broaden their influence in drug production, consumption, and transit countries like Brazil.
This expansion into Brazil represents a strategic move for the cartel.
Brazil is not only a lucrative market for narcotics due to its large population, but it is also a key transit point for drug trafficking routes to Europe.
The country is already the second-largest cocaine consumer after the U.S.
Its extensive border, shared with 10 other South American nations, makes it particularly vulnerable to drug smuggling operations.
Additionally, the presence of local criminal organizations like the PCC provides an opportunity for collaboration or confrontation with Mexican cartels.
This situation raises concerns for Brazilian authorities, as it could lead to increased violence and criminal activities in the region.
Expanding Mexican cartels into Brazil presents significant challenges for law enforcement and the broader community.