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Elites and Organized Crime
How elites corrupt and criminalize the political, economic and social spheres of life.
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Guatemala Elites Flex Muscle, Excluding Leading Presidential Contender
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26 MAY 2023
Carlos Pineda, the leading candidate in Guatemala's presidential elections, has been removed from the race on a technicality.
Guatemala Ex-Colonel Says Military Helped CJNG Run Drugs
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24 MAY 2023
Guatemala's military was corrupted by Mexico's CJNG, a former Guatemalan colonel has confirmed during a drug trafficking trial in the US.
Paramilitary Commander Salvatore Mancuso Reveals AUC’s Connections in Colombia
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23 MAY 2023
Salvatore Mancuso, a leader of Colombia's demobilized paramilitary group the AUC has offered insights into the group's crimes and influence.
How Scrap Metal Became a Criminal Enterprise in Venezuela
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15 MAY 2023
The illegal sale of scrap metal has become another earner for government officials and military figures in Venezuela.
Paraguay Election Dims Chances of Corruption Crackdown
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5 MAY 2023
Santiago Peña won Sunday’s election for Paraguay’s presidency. But questions remain about how the country’s corruption problems will be solved.
Venezuela's New Asset Forfeiture Law Unlikely to End Corruption
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4 MAY 2023
Venezuela's new asset forfeiture law seeks to act against corrupt state actors and criminals. But is its successful implementation likely?…
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