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Apr. 9th, 2025 11:09 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
shiningfractalCurrently, there is no concrete evidence indicating that President Nicolás Maduro or his regime are actively seeking to expand drug trafficking operations into Brazil to generate additional revenue. However, Venezuela's involvement in international drug trade, particularly through the "Cartel de los Soles," is well-documented. This group, composed of high-ranking Venezuelan military officials, has been implicated in facilitating cocaine trafficking.
Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
While direct expansion efforts by the Maduro regime into Brazil haven't been substantiated, the porous nature of the Venezuela-Brazil border has allowed various criminal organizations to exploit the area for drug trafficking. Notably, the Brazilian gang Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) has extended its operations into border regions, collaborating with other criminal entities to control trafficking routes.
Wikipedia
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The Guardian
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In response to these challenges, the Brazilian government has intensified efforts to combat organized crime along its borders. Initiatives such as Operation Horus have led to significant seizures of drugs and contraband. Additionally, Brazil has mobilized military personnel to enhance security at key ports and airports to curb illicit activities.
Voice of America
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Diálogo Américas
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Agência Brasil
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Agência Brasil
Voice of America
In summary, while there's no direct evidence of the Maduro regime attempting to expand drug operations into Brazil, the complex dynamics of regional criminal networks and the challenges of border security mean that indirect influences and collaborations among various groups remain a concern for Brazilian authorities.
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Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre
While direct expansion efforts by the Maduro regime into Brazil haven't been substantiated, the porous nature of the Venezuela-Brazil border has allowed various criminal organizations to exploit the area for drug trafficking. Notably, the Brazilian gang Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) has extended its operations into border regions, collaborating with other criminal entities to control trafficking routes.
Wikipedia
+1
The Guardian
+1
In response to these challenges, the Brazilian government has intensified efforts to combat organized crime along its borders. Initiatives such as Operation Horus have led to significant seizures of drugs and contraband. Additionally, Brazil has mobilized military personnel to enhance security at key ports and airports to curb illicit activities.
Voice of America
+2
Diálogo Américas
+2
Agência Brasil
+2
Agência Brasil
Voice of America
In summary, while there's no direct evidence of the Maduro regime attempting to expand drug operations into Brazil, the complex dynamics of regional criminal networks and the challenges of border security mean that indirect influences and collaborations among various groups remain a concern for Brazilian authorities.
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