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🇻🇪 In August 2024, Venezuelan fighter jets bombed the rural community Boca de María in Operation Zaraza, launched after the Tren del Llano gang attacked a voting center.
See the investigation: https://bit.ly/4epIbWr
#NewInvestigation | Operation Zaraza: Airstrikes, Abuses, and a Criminal Revolt in Chavista Venezuela
🇲🇽 Is organized crime in Mexico entering a new phase? For more than 15 years, InSight Crime has studied the evolution of Mexico’s criminal landscape from the ground up. To learn more, join our specialists at our upcoming donor-exclusive event. https://bit.ly/4xqB3BZ
🇲🇽 | When influencer Nicole Pardo, known LaNicholette, was kidnapped in Sinaloa, millions watched the footage online. She survived, as did bigger questions about the blurry line between social media performance, narco culture, and organized crime. Read more: https://bit.ly/4xjsMj0
What does Colombia’s sentencing of “Otoniel” mean for the criminal organization he once led? We unpack that story and two more organized crime headlines in this week’s On the Radar. https://bit.ly/4xjf6V7
#NewInvestigation | Operation Zaraza: Airstrikes, Abuses, and a Criminal Revolt in Chavista Venezuela.
🇧🇷 | | Internet providers in the northeastern state of Ceará partnered with members of the Red Command to dominate local markets through violence and intimidation, according to charges by the authorities. Learn more about how gangs control internet services at: https://bit.ly/3FHlobg
🇧🇷 | The US designation of Brazil’s First Capital Command (PCC) and Red Command (CV) as terrorist organizations could expose banks, companies, and investors to sanctions if they unknowingly do business with entities linked to the groups. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3Ry6jyq
🇨🇱 | Chilean authorities have arrested 54 people allegedly involved in the trafficking of hake and other marine species. This is just one aspect of illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Learn more about this illicit activity here: https://bit.ly/4uZqHae
🇨🇴 | Otoniel's criminal career spanned more than three decades, evolving from guerrilla insurgent to paramilitary commander and the head of the Gulf Clan. He was just sentenced to 30 years in Colombia, and is currently serving 45 years of jail time in the US. https://bit.ly/4uWOK9T
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Explore the devastating impact of Operation Zaraza Venezuela, an anti-gang initiative that led to severe human rights abuses.
