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How Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel Has Stayed United for Decades
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17 JUL 2023
The Sinaloa Cartel has survived over thirty years as the top dogs of Mexico's drug trafficking world. What is the secret to its longevity?…
Sinaloa's Rat, Jalisco's Rooster: The Evolution of Cartel Patches in Mexico
NEWS
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23 JUN 2023
The CJNG, Sinaloa Cartel, Chapitos and more have used military-style patches to promote unity and loyalty.
How Grenades Became a Common Part of Venezuela's Criminal Arsenal
NEWS
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7 JUN 2023
In all of Latin America, Venezuela has a unique problem: constant grenade attacks by criminal gangs.
How Common Experiences Help Mexican Gangs Find New Recruits
NEWS
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25 MAY 2023
A new study shows how gang recruiters in Mexico target young men who have been exposed to crime at a young age.
Mexican Groups' Recruitment Tactics Unveiled In New Study
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11 MAY 2023
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…
Pablo Escobar and the Real Criminal Story of the Cocaine Bear
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28 FEB 2023
The movie Cocaine Bear has a surprising connection to Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel, especially how they trafficked drugs to the US.
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