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Extortion
Extortion plagues much of Latin America. The pernicious crime plays out in many ways, and citizens suffer.
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Southern Mexico Extortion Suggests Migration of Central American Gangs
NEWS
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30 JAN 2023
While thousands of gang members have been arrested in El Salvador, some may have moved their activities to Mexico.
Carlos Capa Gang
VENEZUELA
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JANUARY 27, 2023
The Carlos Capa gang is one of the oldest surviving criminal gangs in Valles del Tuy, south of Caracas in Venezuela.
Death, Taxes, and Extortion: Why Latin American Companies Keep Paying Up
NEWS
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10 JAN 2023
Extortion in Latin America continues to bring in fortunes for criminal gangs. So how do they do it?…
Honduras' State of Exception May Set Worrying Precedent
NEWS
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29 NOV 2022
Honduras declared a state of exception as extortion cases rise, suspending constitutional rights in cities and deploying thousands of troops.
Extortion in Northern Triangle Worth Over $1 Billion Annually: Report
NEWS
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3 OCT 2022
Extortion in the Northern Triangle is predominantly done from prisons, yet prison populations have been on the rise.
Express Extortion: Easy Credit Apps Come at a High Cost In Mexico
NEWS
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13 JUL 2022
Scammers in Mexico have yet again evolved their modus operandi by using express credit apps to extort users and drain their bank accounts.
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