Month: December 2024
Explosion in Vlaardingen: Quiet Street Shaken by Powerful Blast
In the early morning of Saturday, December 21, 2024, a powerful explosion occurred in an apartment building on Robert Schumanring in Vlaardingen. The blast, which…
Maria Licciardi: The Lady of the Camorra
Maria Licciardi, often referred to as “La Piccolina” (The Little One) due to her petite stature, is a notorious figure in the history of the…
Griselda Blanco – The Godmother of Cocaine
Griselda Blanco, known as “La Madrina” or “The Black Widow,” remains one of the most notorious figures in the history of drug trafficking. Born on…
The Global Web of Mafia Money Laundering
Organized crime has evolved far beyond its traditional domains of violence and illicit trade. Today, mafia groups worldwide have become experts in laundering vast sums…
El Mayo’s Trial: Could His Family Be Forced to Testify Against Him?
One of the most elusive figures in Mexican organized crime, Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, faces a potential legal showdown that could have profound implications not…
The Fall of the ‘Ndrangheta – A Global Effort to End Mafia Dominance
The ‘Ndrangheta, rooted in Italy’s Calabria region, has long been recognized as one of the world’s most powerful criminal syndicates. Specializing in cocaine trafficking, money…
Today Marks the Anniversary of Pablo Escobar’s Death: A Legacy of Controversy and Fascination
On December 2, 1993, the life of Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria came to an end. Born on December 1, 1949, in Rionegro, Colombia, Escobar rose…
Vicente Carrillo Fuentes
Vicente Carrillo Fuentes, known as El Viceroy, is a pivotal figure in the history of Mexican organized crime. Born on October 16, 1962, in Navolato,…