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Latin America’s crime crisis deepens as gangs and cartels fuel violence
Published 25 July 2026 · us
Criminal gangs and organised crime networks are driving a wave of violence across Latin America, with homicide rates rising in several countries. Security forces are
Criminal gangs and organised crime networks are driving a wave of violence across Latin America, with homicide rates rising in several countries. Security forces are facing increasingly violent confrontations with powerful criminal groups involved in drug trafficking and illegal activities.
The United States has expanded its diplomatic and military engagement with Latin American and Caribbean partners as governments seek new ways to tackle the growing threat.
Inside Latin America examines the intensifying battle against organised crime in Brazil, Venezuela and Peru, and the impact of criminal networks on communities across the region.
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Published: July 26, 2026 • 2:10 AM IST · Updated: July 26, 2026 • 2:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Criminal gangs and organised crime networks are driving a wave of violence across Latin America, with homicide rates rising in several countries.
Security forces are facing increasingly violent confrontations with powerful criminal groups involved in drug trafficking and illegal activities.
The United States has expanded its diplomatic and military engagement with Latin American and Caribbean partners as governments seek new ways to tackle the growing threat.
Inside Latin America examines the intensifying battle against organised crime in Brazil, Venezuela and Peru, and the impact of criminal networks on communities across the region.
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