Tag: organized crime
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Don’t want to die from a drug overdose? Pay for it in Latin American jails
Latin America suffers from some of the world’s most serious problems with homicide, organized crime, extortion and drug trafficking. Governments therefore face a legitimate and exceptionally difficult obligation: protecting ordinary citizens from violent offenders while maintaining institutions capable of investigating crimes, conducting fair trials and administering punishment. Yet punishment itself has become part of the…
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How to get rid of organized crime
Organized crime is not born as a giant. It begins with independent gangs, small groups of criminals who control a street corner, a bar, or a neighborhood. Over time, these gangs expand, form alliances, and build networks. Eventually, they grow into a parallel power structure that rivals the state. It kills individuals, but it also…
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Murdering naturally vs. state killings
When mass murder occurs in the USA it immediately draws the attention of the mainstream media. The same goes for common murders occurring in US households. Or another example could be 9/11. But when it comes to state-commenced wars, particularly the War on Terror or War on Drugs no accountability is held. The first-mentioned war…