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15 years of research and analysis on organized crime and corruption in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Barrio 18 has shaped the criminal landscape of Central America for decades. But how has the gang evolved, and why does its structure look different in El Salvador and Honduras?
Our new reel explains it: youtube.com/shorts/5OcPr8K…
Our new reel explains it: youtube.com/shorts/5OcPr8K…
www.youtube.com How Barrio 18 Spread From Los Angeles to Central America Barrio 18 began as a street gang in Los Angeles, and spread into Ce... 👉The cost of cargo theft goes beyond the value of stolen goods. In Costa Rica, contracting private security can raise transport costs by up to 25%. Our investigation examines how criminal groups targeting trucks are impacting the freight industry. bit.ly/3USaiHW
How did a street gang from Los Angeles become one of Central America’s most powerful criminal groups?
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Watch our new reel to learn more: youtube.com/shorts/5OcPr8K…
www.youtube.com How Barrio 18 Spread From Los Angeles to Central America Barrio 18 began as a street gang in Los Angeles, and spread into Ce... 🇨🇷 | We traveled 520 km from Paso Canoas to Peñas Blancas with a truck driver and his armed escort to document the risks posed by gangs of violent highwaymen in Costa Rica. Find out what happened in our latest investigation: bit.ly/3USaiHW
