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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
U.S. designates Juárez Cartel and Los Viagras as FTOs, expanding terrorism label beyond fentanyl kingpins to regional extortion rackets, risking criminalization of millions of Mexican businesses and migrants.
2026-07-20
Brazil's Military Intelligence Sounds the 754
Brazil's army intelligence chief reveals 754 billion cyber intrusions in 2025 and a R$50 billion drug trade, warning that narcotics and state-backed hacking are converging into a single strategic threat.
2026-07-20
Clan del Golfo Capos Flee to Panama
Colombian capos from Clan del Golfo and FARC dissidents flee to Panama after president-elect issues ultimatum, testing US-aligned Panama
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
The U.S. Treasury's sanctions against PCC-linked entities signal a new risk for Brazil's financial system, particularly affecting banks and fintechs.
2026-07-07
US-Venezuela Strike Kills Tren de Aragua Boss
A joint US-Venezuela operation kills a Tren de Aragua gang leader, signaling a surprising new security alignment in Latin America against organized crime.
2026-06-13