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Mexican Groups' Recruitment Tactics Unveiled In New Study
Recruiters for Mexican criminal groups sway prospective members with promises of social belonging, according to a new study that highlights the omnipresence of criminal groups in the lives of the…

How Risks Facing Migrants in Latin America Have Multiplied
Migrants across Latin America, especially Venezuelans, can fall into traps laid by organized crime in a variety of ways.

Violence Against Women Regular Tactic for Venezuela Criminal Groups
Femicides in Venezuela have become a common tactic for organized crime groups, targeting partners and relatives of rivals.

Facing Death and Dismissal, Mexico's Mothers Keep Searching
Mothers searching for their disappeared loved ones in Mexico face increasing threats and killings.

Do Drug Traffickers Deserve Royalties from Narco-Series?
Accused drug trafficker Sandra Ávila Beltrán is demanding she be paid royalties for the “Queen of the South” Netflix series.

How Religious Militias and Warrior Mentalities Mix in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil's city of Rio de Janeiro is suffering a major security crisis, as gender and religion affect organized crime in the city.
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