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Family of the North (Familia do Norte - FDN) is Brazil’s third-largest criminal group, with a strong presence in the…
Ex-FARC Mafia
The ex-FARC Mafia are a series of criminal structures that emerged during the peace negotiations between the Colombian government and…
José Manuel Sierra Sabogal, alias 'Zarco Aldinever'
José Manuel Sierra Sabogal, alias "Zarco Aldinever," served with the 51st, 52nd, and 26th fronts, in the departments of Meta,…
José Vicente Lesmes, alias 'Walter Mendoza'
José Vicente Lesmes, alias "Walter Mendoza," was a historic FARC commander and currently a top leader within the Second Marquetalia.
Henry Castellanos Garzón, alias 'Romaña'
Henry Castellanos Garzón, alias “Romaña,” was the commander of the 53rd Front of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia…
Leider Johani Noscue, alias 'Mayimbú'
Leider Noscue, known by his alias “Mayimbú,” is currently one of the highest-value military targets in the department of Cauca,…
Ex-FARC Mafia
Las disidencias de las FARC o ex-Farc Mafia son grupos de excombatientes de la antigua guerrilla que se opusieron o…
Monos
The criminal group known as “Los Monos,” led by members of the Cantero family, has been operating for more than…
Álex Saab
Álex Saab is a Colombian businessman known for making million dollar deals with the Venezuelan government involving prefabricated houses and…
Samark López Bello
Samark López Bello is a Venezuelan businessman and currently a fugitive from American justice facing charges of laundering drug money.
Jarvis Chimenes Pavão, alias "The Drug Kingpin"
Brazilian national Jarvis Chimenes Pavão rose to become one of South America’s most prominent drug traffickers and the successor of…
Tareck El Aissami
Tareck El Aissami is the Minister of Industries and National Production of Venezuela. He has held this position since June…
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