Peru
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A suspected drug trafficker named earlier this year on Peru’s list of most wanted fugitives has been captured in the Dominican Republic, another sign that Peruvian crime groups may be building important international relationships… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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Peru has reformed its laws pertaining to organized crime in a context of growing public concern about the issue, but it’s unclear whether the changes will have a substantial impact on crime groups operating in the country… This piece was co-written with Tristan Clavel. Read it in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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Authorities in Peru are warning about the involvement of Colombian crime groups in loan sharking, suggesting these organizations are expanding their participation in this activity outside of their home country… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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Nearly one hundred members of Peru‘s national police are under investigation for their alleged participation in a series of extrajudicial killings, illustrating the dangers of inculcating and rewarding violence within police forces… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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The Peruvian government has announced a 60-day state of emergency in the southwestern state of Madre de Dios due to mercury contamination linked to illegal mining, highlighting the environmental dangers posed by this illicit business… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
Mike LaSusa 