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Organized Crime
News & analysis tagged Organized Crime — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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Cartels as Terrorists: Legal Net Widens
Washington's FTO designation of Los Viagras and Juárez Cartel marks a structural shift: the terrorism label now covers regional extortion, and the material-support statute risks criminalizing millions of Mexican businesses and migrants.
2026-07-20
Brazil's Military Intelligence Sounds the 754
Brazil's army intelligence chief breaks a taboo, disclosing 754 billion cyber intrusions and a R$50 billion narcotics economy that are merging into a single strategic threat.
2026-07-20
Clan del Golfo Capos Flee to Panama
Colombian intelligence reports Clan del Golfo and FARC dissident leaders are fleeing to Panama with millions before hardline president-elect takes office.
2026-07-18
Sahel Jihadists Now Govern, Tax and Drone-St
UN envoy warns Sahel jihadists now govern territory, tax trade, and use drones, as ECOWAS-AES split lets the threat metastasize toward coastal West Africa.
2026-07-16
PCC Sanctions: Brazil's Financial System Risk
U.S. sanctions against PCC raise stakes for Brazil's financial system and PIX.
2026-07-07
US-Venezuela Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Boss
The US and Venezuela collaborate to eliminate a gang leader, signaling a new security alignment.
2026-06-13