Hundreds of Venezuelan women have become victims of human trafficking networks in recent years. But Lismar’s story shows how these networks are adapting new strategies, like increasingly recruiting victims beyond …
Tren De Aragua
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Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang is causing increasing concern in the United States, even though the group appears to have no substantial US presence and looks unlikely to establish one. …
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Financial vulnerability is driving a huge increase in reports of people in Peru turning to “gota a gota” loans.
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The arrest of a leader of a group within the Venezuelan mega-gang, the Tren de Aragua, in Colombia has brought attention to a lesser-known aspect of the group’s involvement in …
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After the murder of a former Venezuelan military official in Chile, the country’s president vowed to eradicate the main suspects: the Venezuelan crime group, Tren de Aragua. In an interview …
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With Venezuelan Criminal Groups Strengthening, Violence in Cúcuta Rises
by Elijah Jonesby Elijah JonesThe principal crossing point from Venezuela into Colombia, the frontier city of Cúcuta, has seen rising levels of violence as it struggles to confront the growing strength of Venezuelan criminal …
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Criminal News
Back-to-Back Scandals Lift Lid on Venezuela’s Judicial Corruption
by Mia Meyerby Mia MeyerIn an unusual start to the year, Venezuelan authorities have charged, dismissed, and even arrested a series of judicial officials accused of corruption across Venezuela. Venezuelan authorities rarely make such …
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It is an election year in Venezuela, and President Nicolás Maduro is determined to cling to power. His criminal alliances will be crucial for the survival of his Chavista government. …
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Organized Crime Ranked Top Political Risk in Critical LatAm Election Year
by Elijah Jonesby Elijah JonesOrganized crime and insecurity are the primary political risks facing Latin America in 2024 as the region enters a pivotal election year, according to a new report that underscores the …
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Criminal News
Peruvian Gold Mining Gangs Launch Increasingly Brazen Attacks
by Jakob Kochby Jakob KochThe growth of gold mining gangs in Peru’s La Libertad province has led to a deteriorating security situation, with unprecedented attacks on security forces and one of the country’s largest …