In Brazil, the First Command of the Capital (PCC) and Red Command (CV) target city governments for profitable contracts. PCC has evolved from a notorious Brazilian prison gang into a powerful criminal organization. It engages in drug trafficking, money laundering, and exerts significant influence inside and outside Brazil’s prisons. Operating mainly in Rio de Janeiro, […]
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