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Megabandas

The aftermath of Venezuela's mega-operations in the Cota 905 neighborhood of Caracas
Posted inNews Venezuela

Brutal but Futile: Venezuela’s Anti-Gang ‘Mega-Operations’

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 2 Mar 20236 Mar 2023
A photo of Carlos Capa from social media
Posted inVenezuela Venezuela

Carlos Capa Gang

by InSight Crime 27 Jan 202327 Jan 2023
Posted inNews Megabandas

Venezuelan Government Targeting One of Country’s Oldest Gangs for Annihilation

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 23 Jun 202224 Jun 2022
Posted inVenezuela Venezuela

Tren del Llano

by Deborah Bonello 23 Jun 202224 Apr 2023
The front wall of a police station attacked by grenades in Caracas' neighborhood of Cota 905
Posted inNews El Koki

After El Koki’s Death, Gangs Stir Once Again in Caracas’ Cota 905

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 31 May 202231 May 2022
A new sports field is inaugurated by Venezuela's Movement for Peace and Life alongside members of a foundation linked to the Barrancas Syndicate criminal group
Posted inNews Venezuela

How Venezuelan Gangs Masquerade as Community Organizers to Secure Territory

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 11 Apr 202211 Apr 2022
Carlos Enrique Gómez Rodríguez, alias "Conejo," holding a rifle next to a child, also armed
Posted inNews, News, Brief

Honor Among Thieves – The Venezuela Manhunt for an Altruistic Mob Boss

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 14 Mar 202214 Mar 2022
Posted inNews

Is This the End for Venezuela’s Megagangs?

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 3 Mar 202213 Jul 2022
A member of Venezuela's CICPC force with his gun drawn out in Petare, east of Caracas
Posted inNews

Murders Soar as Venezuela Police Hunt for Wilexis Yet Again

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 9 Feb 20229 Feb 2022
Security personnel in Venezuela move into Cota 905, a neighborhood of Caracas
Posted inNews

Why did Venezuela’s Peace Zones Backfire So Badly?

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 25 Jan 202225 Jan 2022
El Koki Gang Leader Cota 905
Posted inNews

Are El Koki and His Gang Members No Longer Safe in Venezuela?

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 6 Aug 20216 Aug 2021
Posted inNews

El Koki’s Ambition Fuels Urban Warfare in Caracas

Avatar photo by Venezuela Investigative Unit 22 Feb 202123 Jul 2021

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