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1 – 10 of 12Security officials blame the spike in violence on the influence of drug trafficking organisations (DTOs), which have long transited the country but which increasingly are vying to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285078
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The crisis of insecurity in Ecuador, in particular, has raised concerns in neighbouring countries about the activities of drug trafficking mafias as well as other forms of illegal…
This affects particularly northern Chile and Santiago. It is reflected in an increase in violent crime and, in some places dominated by the cartels, a loss of state control.
Violent crime has increased dramatically across Ecuador in recent years as street gangs and drug cartels have strengthened, especially in the coastal region. The Guayaquil attack…
The outlook for illicit markets.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208559
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Guerrero has become a top security priority for Pena Nieto.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208498
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Cocaine trafficking into Europe.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206246
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The administration of President Mauricio Macri is pushing the changes for the stated purpose of fighting crime and drug trafficking.
The closure of border crossings since March 2020 has fuelled violent competition for control of lucrative informal crossings (trochas) and frontier towns. However, the Venezuelan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260739
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The news follows the high-profile arrest in May of Rocco Morabito, the fugitive suspected leader of Italy's 'Ndrangheta mafia, in a US-Brazilian operation. Pandemic lockdowns have…