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The Democratic Party of Korea is considering revisions to the controversial 'Crime of Distorting Law' bill amidst internal dissent and pressure from civic groups before its scheduled discussion in the National Assembly.

The Ecuadorian Legislative Administration Council has sanctioned assembly member Roberto Cuero with a 30-day suspension for offensive remarks against another member, amid ongoing concerns about violence from criminal groups in the country.

The death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in a military operation in Mexico has triggered significant violence as authorities brace for retaliatory actions from criminal groups.

The death of 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has raised concerns about the cartel's influence in Ecuador and its connections with local criminal groups like Los Lobos.

Canadians in Puerto Vallarta have been advised to shelter in place due to escalating violence from criminal groups in Jalisco state, Mexico.

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa stated that 85% of the leaders of criminal groups have been captured, but questions remain about the processing and sentencing of those detained.

Police operations in Durán and Guayaquil led to the apprehension of 13 individuals associated with various criminal groups.

The Antimonopoly Office of Slovakia is under pressure and facing numerous lawsuits while investigating a potential cartel involving the major healthcare groups Penta and Agel, which operate the largest hospital networks in the country.

Lucia Bizoňová, a prosecutor for two decades, expresses her alarm over the Slovak government's rapid changes to criminal policy, particularly concerning measures benefiting criminal groups.

Theft of cargo transportation in Mexico is evolving, with criminal groups changing operational hours and target products, as highlighted in a recent report.

A woman was shot in the eye during the Salvador Carnival in Brazil, following a confrontation between criminal groups.

Experts alerted the Senate about the dangers children face from criminal groups operating on digital platforms, especially TikTok, where 100 accounts aimed at recruiting minors were found.

A police investigation has identified seven criminal groups from Passo Fundo, Brazil, that specialize in a lottery ticket scam, with operations spanning multiple states across the country.

Fyns Police in Denmark report that violent incidents in Odense are linked to a conflict between two criminal groups: LTF and the Korsløkke group.

A convoy of Zacatecas Immediate Reaction Forces was attacked by armed assailants in Villanueva, revealing the area's ongoing violence and criminal activity.

Sociologist Jessé Souza has stirred controversy on social media by linking prominent Jewish groups to the late Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.

A security operation in Villanueva, Zacatecas, has been intensified following an armed confrontation between rival criminal gangs that resulted in three fatalities.

The Spanish Congress has approved a law aimed at punishing repeat offenses of minor crimes, supported mostly by right-wing parties and the PSOE, amidst criticism from leftist groups.

Deputies from the state Congress of Colima presented a proposal to prevent and eradicate the recruitment of minors by criminal groups.

Five of the ten kidnapped miners in Sinaloa were tragically discovered dead in a grave, amidst confusion with rival criminal groups.

The recent arrest of Tequila's mayor has revealed a comprehensive investigation into organized crime in Jalisco, highlighting the presence of multiple criminal groups vying for power in the region.

Patient advocacy groups in South Korea have expressed concerns over proposed legislation that would limit prosecutions for medical professionals involved in fatal medical accidents, fearing it might promote negligence towards life.

A military operation in northern Ecuador has economically impacted illegal mining groups by an estimated $700,000 in Imbabura province.

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the extension of the Michoacán Plan for peace and justice until September 2030, focusing on addressing the root causes of violence and preventing youth from joining criminal groups.

The Civil Police concluded the investigation into the murder of 28-year-old Williams Nogueira dos Santos Silva, who was kidnapped and dismembered in Simões Filho, as the fourth suspect involved was shot dead in a police confrontation.

The police operation in Petrolina and Juazeiro aims to intensify patrols to dismantle criminal groups involved in homicides and drug trafficking.

On February 5th, Omar García Harfuch from the SSPC announced the arrest of seven public officials, including Diego Rivera Navarro, the mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, as part of Operation Swarm, which has been active for over 14 months.

The article discusses the evolving landscape of drug trafficking and territorial control in Michoacán, highlighting historical influences and current power struggles among criminal groups.

Supporters of the opposition party 'Green-Left Front' and other pro-European groups gathered in central Belgrade to prevent a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the death of World War II war criminal Milan Nedić by fascist and nationalist groups.

A national survey by El Financiero shows that 78% of Mexicans oppose the use of U.S. military forces to combat criminal groups in Mexico.

A national survey by El Financiero shows that 78% of Mexicans oppose the deployment of US military forces to combat criminal groups in Mexico.

Chiapas Governor Eduardo Ramírez Aguilar urged the public, especially young people, to avoid the streets after 2:00 AM as a preventive measure against violence linked to criminal groups and following recent discoveries of human remains in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

A new coordinated procedure for the deportation of criminal groups from EEA countries is seen as the most effective tool by authorities against organized crime in Iceland, as presented by the Minister of Justice.

The Conservative party in Odense is considering whether tenants can be evicted if linked to gangs or criminal groups, following an explosion at an apartment block.

The article discusses how Iceland is viewed as an unsuitable location for criminal organizations.

The government and the ruling party plan to mitigate criminal liability for healthcare providers involved in essential medical incidents without gross negligence, facing pushback from patient advocacy groups.

The Minister of Justice introduced a new strategy aimed at combating organized crime in the country, including a new uniform procedure for handling deportation cases of crime groups from EEA countries.

Municipal Police in Acolman quickly recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a suspect after a citizen's report, discovering a signal blocker used by criminal groups.

Turin faces a significant public safety issue characterized by increasing violence and criminal activity from youth gangs known as 'maranza', particularly during protests organized by radical leftist groups.

The article explores the connections between Balkan criminal groups and Venezuelan suppliers in the global cocaine trade, highlighting recent legal actions against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for drug-related terrorism.

President Karol Nawrocki is linked to a fanbase involved in criminal activities, attempting to portray these groups as patriotic despite their illegal engagements, highlighted by his association with a notorious gang leader during a pilgrimage in Czestochowa.