organized crime
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In our June 14 Facebook Live session, Senior Investigator Héctor Silva Ávalos and Senior Editor Mike LaSusa discussed the opening of the 2018 World Cup and the many ways that soccer and organized crime intersect… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime. Watch the full video below:
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A recent US congressional hearing on the effectiveness of financially sanctioning criminal organizations illustrated some of the flaws in the practice and also provided suggestions for how to improve it… This piece was co-authored with Parker Asmann. Read it in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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A series of high-impact hurricanes in the Caribbean and earthquakes in Mexico have caused serious devastation, serving as a stark reminder of the impacts that climate change and sudden natural disasters can have on organized crime and security… This piece was co-authored with Angelika Albaladejo. Read it 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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A new guidebook published by the United Nations highlights the links between organized crime and match fixing in sports, and it offers suggestions for the relevant authorities about how to tackle the issue… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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