Structural Transformation of Organized Crime in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean · Latin America + Caribbean region

Organized crime in Latin America and the Caribbean has shifted from drug trafficking to a broader criminal network structure. These networks now govern territories, infiltrate global supply chains, capture institutions, and exploit illicit economies across multiple countries. Consequently, they actively shape political and social dynamics in the region.

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