Brazil’s Banks Turn to Mexico After US Brands Its Gangs Terrorists
Brazil banks quietly called Mexican peers after Washington labeled PCC and CV terrorists—one compliance slip could sever their access to...
June 22, 2026Topic
Comando Vermelho
Drug mafias invade Bolivia from Brazil
Bolivia's government minister is preparing a strategy to stop the entry of drug cartels into Bolivian territory, but it may...
December 26, 2022
Calabrian mafia presence in Paraguay cause for concern for its easy insertion in several areas
The authorities point out that the large quantities of drugs seized in Europe pass through Latin American countries and depart...
December 23, 2021
Brazil arrests drug trafficker on the run from Paraguay after prison van attack
Samudio "was arrested in a locality of Mato Grosso, after months of intelligence work between Senad Special Agents and the...
March 29, 2021
The rise of “narco-pentecostalism” in Rio de Janeiro
In the Koran and the Hebrew Bible, Aaron is referred to as Moses' older brother and a prophet of Yahweh,...
March 27, 2021
Paraguay is key link in South American drug trafficking network, investigation finds
The latest news of large seizures of cocaine from Paraguay in Germany, Belgium and the Ivory Coast, as well as...
March 1, 2021
Drug Gang Cease-Fire May Explain Recent Drop in Brazil Homicides
Authorities are claiming a decrease in homicides in the north of Brazil is the result of government policy, but there...
April 29, 2019
Opinion: Brazil’s Resident Evil
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Another day, another massacre — 33 and counting. The federal Minister...
January 7, 2017
Gunfire at Complexo do Alemão Race
Rio's Civil Police has identified those responsible for firing shots just minutes before a scheduled “Desafio da Paz” run in...
May 28, 2013