Browsing: Organized crime

“How America made the mafia” in The Washington Post explores how U.S. immigration policy, political corruption, and Prohibition-era demand inadvertently fueled the rise of organized crime

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss cooperation on combating organized crime and potential tariff measures, highlighting evolving Brazil-U.S. political dynamics.

Mexico’s government, while publicly resisting US prosecutions of politicians over cartel ties, has effectively bowed to Washington’s pressure, exposing deep dependence and tensions in bilateral relations.

Organized crime rings are increasingly targeting U.S. freight, from luxury electronics to everyday goods, exposing vulnerabilities in supply chains and straining law enforcement.