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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In case of 'flights': Army will protect World Cup 2026 venues in Mexico with anti-drone systems

The Mexican Army is set to deploy anti-drone systems to ensure the security of the 2026 World Cup venues in light of potential drone attack threats from criminal organizations.

Mar 1 • 03:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Archdiocese of Guadalajara reprimands 'Father Lolo' for interceding for 'El Menchito'

The Archdiocese of Guadalajara criticized priest José Dolores Aguayo González for his inappropriate intervention in the case of Rubén Oseguera González, known as 'El Menchito', the son of a notorious cartel leader.

Mar 1 • 01:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The Remains of Mexican Drug Lord El Mencho Returned to His Family by the Authorities

The authorities in Mexico have returned the remains of renowned drug lord El Mencho to his family following their earlier collection of his remains.

Feb 28 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mendonça exempts Fabiano Zettel, Vorcaro's brother-in-law, from testifying in CPI

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça has exempted businessman Fabiano Zettel from testifying in the Organized Crime CPI, following the same rationale used to exempt the brothers of Minister Dias Toffoli.

Feb 28 • 17:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What is the Caja Chica case about and what implications would it have for members of the Correísmo who are being investigated?

The Caja Chica case involves investigations into alleged organized crime and money laundering linked to financing a presidential campaign by the Correísmo from illicit money from Venezuela.

Feb 28 • 16:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Big Bust of Cyber Gang in Surat with Transactions of 11 Crores through Fake Accounts

Surat police have successfully dismantled a cyber fraud racket involving 11 crore rupees, arresting five individuals linked to organized cyber fraud activities.

Feb 28 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Caja Chica Case: Prosecutor's Office raids the headquarters of the Ciudadana Revolution in Quito

The Ecuadorian Prosecutor's Office and National Police conducted a raid on the headquarters of the Ciudadana Revolution party as part of an investigation into organized crime linked to money laundering.

Feb 28 • 14:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Who is ‘El Molca’, the historic enemy of ‘El Mencho’ who predicted his downfall 14 years ago?

The article discusses the prophetic statements made by Ramiro Pozos González, known as 'El Molca', regarding the fate of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, during his 2012 interrogation.

Feb 28 • 13:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

'Mencho', 'Chapo', etc.

The article discusses notable figures in Mexican organized crime and their current legal situations in the United States.

Feb 28 • 12:30 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

What's behind South Africa's plan to deploy army in high-crime areas?

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans to deploy the army in high-crime areas to combat organized crime and gang violence.

Feb 28 • 11:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

One by one, the leaders of the gang that terrorized San Isidro, killed two neighbors, and tortured other victims

Three young leaders of a criminal gang in San Isidro, Argentina, orchestrated violent crimes from prison, including the murder of two local residents.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Senators and STF clash over shielding Toffoli and CPI's power to investigate a company

Brazilian Senators are in conflict with the Supreme Federal Court over an investigation into a company linked to Minister Dias Toffoli, highlighting tensions between Congress and the judiciary.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Between failures and successes, the Antifaction PL is approved

The Antifaction PL was approved in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, raising concerns about its effectiveness against organized crime.

Feb 28 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes nullifies CPI decision and suspends confidentiality breach of company owned by Dias Toffoli's family

Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes has annulled a decision by the Organized Crime CPI and suspended the confidentiality breach affecting the company owned by Minister Dias Toffoli's family.

Feb 28 • 00:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Toffoli's Family Used a Previously Archived Action by Gilmar to Block Confidentiality Breach

A family connection has led to the reactivation of a previously dormant legal action that resulted in a favorable ruling by Minister Gilmar Mendes for Dias Toffoli's family.

Feb 28 • 00:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Shooting exchange in Florianópolis leaves one man dead, says police

A man was killed during a shootout in downtown Florianópolis, Brazil, related to a police operation targeting organized crime.

Feb 27 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest another suspect in the murder of a grocery store owner who disobeyed a criminal faction in Fortaleza

The Civil Police of Ceará arrested a third suspect in the murder of a grocery store owner, who was killed for defying a faction's orders in Fortaleza.

Feb 27 • 22:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

From Grupo Firme to Julión Alvarez: This is the carnival that 'El Mencho' was 'sponsoring' in Autlán de Navarro

Documents found at the hideout of cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ reveal that he sponsored the carnival in Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco, featuring prominent regional artists.

Feb 27 • 21:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Judge issues formal prison order against eight soldiers for Ayotzinapa case

A judge in Mexico has formally imprisoned eight soldiers in connection with their alleged involvement in organized crime related to the Ayotzinapa case.

Feb 27 • 21:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

This is Marbella, the 'paradise' of narcos in Spain: 'If you see a Porsche, you don't pay attention' (PHOTOS)

The article discusses the alarming rise of international criminal groups in Marbella, Spain, particularly related to drug trafficking and its associated violent crimes.

Feb 27 • 21:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Adilsinho is transferred to federal prison in Brasília

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, was transferred to a federal prison in Brasília following his arrest in a joint operation by federal and civil police.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Antifaction Project Spares Organized Crime and Generates Violence in the Periphery, Says Former Coordinator of Lula's Plan

Benedito Mariano, a sociologist and former coordinator of Lula's security plan, argues that the recently approved antifaction legislation will exacerbate violence in Brazilian peripheries and undermine efforts to combat organized crime.

Feb 27 • 20:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arzate Brothers, on par with 'Los Chapitos' and 'Mayito Flaco': Here's how the Sinaloa Cartel is restructuring

The Arzate brothers are now considered major players within the Sinaloa Cartel, being compared to prominent figures such as 'Los Chapitos' and 'Mayito Flaco'.

Feb 27 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gilmar Mendes cancels the confidentiality breach of a company belonging to Toffoli's family: 'abuse of power'

Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes has annulled the breach of confidentiality on financial and telecommunication records of a company linked to his colleague, Minister Dias Toffoli, citing 'abuse of power' by the Senate's organized crime committee.

Feb 27 • 18:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Transwolff and PCC Case: Police Officer Arrested with R$ 1.2 Million in Suitcase Claims Money Belongs to Businessman in SP

A retired police officer arrested with R$ 1.2 million claims the money is from a businessman for security services, not connected to an investigation involving money laundering and organized crime.

Feb 27 • 17:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Is the criminal gang Tren de Aragua in Mexico? They deny being a generator of violence

The Mexican government denies reports that the Venezuelan criminal gang Tren de Aragua is a significant source of violence in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 17:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF finds wine cellar with various labels and portrait of Bacellar in property linked to the deputy

Federal Police uncovered a wine cellar in a property linked to State Deputy Rodrigo Bacellar during a search operation in Teresópolis, Brazil, as part of an investigation into organized crime.

Feb 27 • 16:23 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Xóchitl Gálvez 'applauds' Sheinbaum's operation to take down 'El Mencho': 'Good for coordinating with Trump'

Xóchitl Gálvez praised President Claudia Sheinbaum for her recent operation against organized crime, highlighting the importance of international cooperation with the U.S.

Feb 27 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PF requests Adilsinho's transfer to federal prison

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, is set to be transferred to a federal prison following his arrest for various criminal activities connected to organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 27 • 14:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The court imposed years of imprisonment in a drug trafficking trial – a Swedish man received over 10 years sentence

A Finnish court has sentenced several individuals in a major drug trafficking case involving the importation of significant quantities of narcotics from Sweden.

Feb 27 • 14:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Chrysochoidis: We respond to challenges with the same faith and dedication to our work

The head of Greece's Organized Crime Unit, Michalis Chrysochoidis, outlined the achievements and future commitments of the unit during an event attended by political and police leadership.

Feb 27 • 14:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Harfuch lands 'another blow'... but to the Gulf Cartel: 9 people arrested; one was sought by the US

A security operation in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, led to the arrest of nine individuals linked to the Gulf Cartel, including a prominent figure wanted in the United States.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Money laundering and criminal corporations

The article discusses how organized crime has evolved from street gangs to sophisticated transnational criminal corporations with advanced military technology.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

"You are not with some mediocre, you're with a real criminal," the chats of Huguito, one of the gang leaders of 'La Banda del Millón'

WhatsApp messages exchanged between Hugo Castillo San Martín, an alleged leader of a violent gang in Argentina, and his girlfriend highlight his criminal identity and the brutality of his organization's acts.

Feb 27 • 13:58 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Businessman sentenced to conditional imprisonment and community service in fraud case

A 74-year-old businessman has been sentenced to eight months of conditional imprisonment and 150 hours of community service for organized fraud similar to a pyramid scheme.

Feb 27 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two accused of killing three police officers in Ceará are acquitted ten years after the crime

Two men have been acquitted of killing three police officers during a robbery incident in Quixadá, Ceará, nearly ten years after the crime occurred.

Feb 27 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of leading a criminal group in Bahia dies in confrontation with police on the coast of Sergipe

A suspect identified as a leader of a criminal faction in Bahia was killed during a police operation in Sergipe.

Feb 27 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Four military police officers arrested suspected of involvement in a militia in the interior of Bahia

Four military police officers were arrested on suspicion of involvement in a militia in Bahia, Brazil, during an operation investigating organized criminal activities.

Feb 27 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man identified as drug trafficking manager arrested with weapon in Barra Mansa

A young man alleged to be the drug trafficking manager in Barra Mansa, Brazil, was arrested during a police operation that also detained an observer at the scene.

Feb 27 • 11:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Five men arrested for stealing Rolex watches from luxury car drivers in Curitiba; VIDEO

Five men suspected of being part of a gang specialized in stealing luxury Rolex watches from car drivers were arrested in Curitiba by police.

Feb 27 • 11:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Nine people are arrested for expelling residents from houses in Greater Fortaleza

Nine individuals were arrested in Greater Fortaleza for their involvement in a criminal group that threatened and extorted money from local residents.

Feb 27 • 09:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Moment of Definitions

The article discusses strategic decisions amid the violent retaliation by the Jalisco New Generation Cartel against Mexican security forces following the death of their leader.

Feb 27 • 09:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

A World Cup Among the Criminals

The article discusses the intersection of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada, and the pressing security concerns posed by criminal organizations in the region.

Feb 27 • 07:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Big Pending Subjects

The defeat of 'El Mencho' is seen as a significant shift in Mexico's security strategy under President Claudia Sheinbaum.

Feb 27 • 06:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Murders, slot machines, animal game, illegal cigarettes, and slave labor: the crimes attributed to Adilsinho, according to the police

Adilsinho, a notorious figure in organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, has been arrested and is linked to various illicit activities, including gambling, illegal cigarette trade, and suspected murders.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Monitoring of PM 'security' led police to Adilsinho

The monitoring of military police officer Diego Lima, who was closely associated with organized criminal Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, known as Adilsinho, resulted in his arrest by police officers on Thursday morning.

Feb 27 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The unusual expenses of 'Mencho' in the CJNG: From flowers for Saint Jude Thaddeus to haircuts

Newly uncovered financial records reveal the extensive operational costs and revenues of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), highlighting the cartel's financial activities in Mexico.

Feb 27 • 04:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Increasing Car Theft: The Dismantling Locations are 'Yards', Some Areas Have Local Ordinances Without Legal Regulations

Car theft incidents in Japan have been steadily increasing, with many vehicles being dismantled and illegally exported overseas, often involving criminal organizations.

Feb 27 • 03:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mr. Trump, we face a common enemy

Donald Trump emphasizes the importance of combating transnational organized crime to make America great again, identifying fentanyl trafficking and human smuggling as key threats that also affect Mexico.

Feb 27 • 02:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

The Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel would be behind narcoblockades in Guanajuato

In Guanajuato, three alleged members of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel were detained, prompting narcoblockades in several municipalities.

Feb 27 • 00:30 UTC

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