In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a dark shadow is spreading. Organized crime groups are making their way into more cities than ever before. A new report tells us that in 2024, these gangs were active in over a third of the municipalities in Brazil's vast Amazon region. That's 260 out of 772 towns and cities! The Red Command and the First Capital Command, two po...
So, President-elect Donald Trump had a chat with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum. This was their first talk since Trump said he'd raise tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Trump seemed happy, calling it a "productive conversation. " He said Sheinbaum agreed to stop migrants from coming into the U. S. Their call came after Trump's announcement to increase tariffs by 25...
Mexico's leader, Claudia Sheinbaum, has responded strongly to Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican goods. Trump wants to slap a 25% tax on all imports from Mexico and Canada, blaming them for not doing enough to stop illegal migration and drug trafficking. Sheinbaum disagrees, saying threats and tariffs won't solve these issues. She worries that a trade war cou...
Most studies about drug traffickers focus on their crimes, but few look at their criminal careers. This study aimed to find out how many stop committing crimes after their first conviction for drug trafficking. It also wanted to know what makes drug traffickers likely to reoffend and how quickly, as well as what factors affect how often they commit other crimes besid...
In a significant move by federal authorities, 11 people allegedly linked to the Lows gang in Minneapolis have been indicted on serious charges, including murder and drug trafficking. The indictments are part of a broader federal operation aimed at dismantling violent street gangs, which has led to over 90 people being charged since its start in 2023. Some of the accu...
Big Meech, real name Demetrius Flenory, is trading his cell for a Miami residential program. He was once a powerful drug trafficker who co-founded the Black Mafia Family. At 56, he's now focusing on a new chapter after spending 20 years behind bars. In 2008, he was sentenced to 30 years for drug trafficking and money laundering. His story was brought to the smal...
Once upon a time, Ryan Wedding was a snowboarder representing Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics. His career may not have reached the podium, but it seems his life took an unexpected turn. Federal prosecutors have revealed that Wedding, now 43, became a major player in the drug trafficking world, allegedly involved in moving 60 tons of cocaine each year across border...
Something's been going wrong on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens for a while now. The area, running from 74th to 111th Streets, has seen a rise in crimes like drug trafficking and prostitution. But now, the city has had enough. Mayor Adams, standing with city officials and NYPD members, laid out a plan to fix this. The Roosevelt Avenue Task Force is a group of different c...
In a chilling display of intimidation, the notorious Casamonica crime family of Rome left a black coffin outside the home of anti-mafia activist Tiziana Ronzio. As the president of the Toripiubella anti-mafia group, Ronzio has been a thorn in the side of the Casamonicas, denouncing their criminal activities and advocating for justice. The coffin, discovered on a Sund...