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How Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel Has Stayed United for Decades
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
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
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
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
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
The movie Cocaine Bear has a surprising connection to Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel, especially how they trafficked drugs to the US.
