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Mexico

Mexican Jalisco cartel may survive El Mencho's demise, experts warn

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Spain

Spanish police arrest 13 believed to be part of Tren de Aragua gang

The Tren de Aragua gang originated in Venezuela more than a decade ago at an infamously lawless prison with hardened criminals in the central state of Aragua.

Brazil

Brazil favela left reeling after 132 killed in narco-gang raid

The operation's stated objectives were capturing leaders and limiting the territorial expansion of the Red Command gang, which has increased its control over favelas in recent years.

Brazil

At least 64 people dead in huge Brazil police raid on Rio drug gang

The police operation was one of the most violent in Brazil’s recent history, with human rights organisations calling for investigations into the deaths.

Haiti

MSF permanently closes Haiti emergency centre due to gang violence

Haiti has been plagued by worsening gang violence since the 2021 assassination of its then-President Jovenel Moïse and armed gangs control most of the capital Port-au-Prince.

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Europe News

German retailers speak of rise in shoplifting and lack of prosecution

The damage caused by shoplifting in Germany in 2024 amounted to around €3 billion - a fifth more than in 2022.

World News

Spanish police free more than 100 women from trafficking ring

Spanish police said on Tuesday 37 people were arrested in connection with a sophisticated criminal organisation dedicated to sexual exploitation.

Europe News

Police in Sweden arrest teen after three killed in Uppsala shooting

The three victims were aged between 15 and 20, police said at a news conference, but Uppsala’s police chief said their identities have not been confirmed yet.

Haiti

Kenyan police officer missing in Haiti after suspected gang kidnapping

The incident comes a month after another Kenyan policeman was killed in the Caribbean country while working for the same international security force.

USA

US deports scores of Venezuelans to El Salvador despite judge's order

President Trump flouts judge's order and deports more than 250 Venezuelans, accused of being members of the Tren de Aragua criminal gang, to El Salvador.

Haiti

Haiti police vow to ramp up fight against gangs after fresh attacks

More than 1 million people have been displaced by the violence, with gangs in control 85% of Port-au-Prince, according to a UN human rights expert.

Europe in Motion

Gang crime on the rise: Here are Europe's most violent countries

Violence is often drug-related, particularly in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and France.

Haiti

Children in Haiti subjected to brutal gang violence, report says

At least 5,600 people were killed in Haiti in 2024, an increase of more than 1,000 from the previous year. Another 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped.

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No comment: Bodies lie on the street after upscale Haiti neighborhood targeted in gang attacks

Gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital early on Tuesday, targeting an upscale community in Port-au-Prince where gunmen clashed with residents who fought side by side with police.

Europe News

Spanish police arrest gang members accused of recruiting foreigners

Members of the mob allegedly contacted Swedish and Danish minors to commit crimes against rival gangs in Spain.

Europe News

Swedish and Danish premiers discuss ways to tackle gang crime

Sweden has seen a surge in shootings and bombings committed by gangs over the last year, which has spilled over the border into Denmark and Norway.

Europe News

Gang warfare propels Sweden's homicide rate among Europe's highest

The surge in gang violence in Sweden has led to one of the highest homicide rates in Europe, with official data showing that fatal shootings have more than doubled in a year.