Tag: organized crime
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…
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,…
Rafael Aguilar Guajardo
Rafael Aguilar Guajardo was a key figure in the evolution of drug trafficking in Mexico, particularly in the Juárez Cartel. Known as one of the…
Mexico’s Ongoing Fight Against Drug Cartels
The Mexican government continues its relentless battle against drug cartels, which remain deeply entrenched in the country’s fabric. In recent months, joint operations involving federal…
The Gambino Family Crackdown
In a coordinated international effort, ten individuals linked to the Gambino crime family were arrested today in New York City, with parallel arrests in Italy…
Javier Arellano Félix
Javier Arellano Félix, born on December 11, 1969, in Culiacán, Sinaloa, is one of the notorious members of the Arellano Félix Organization (AFO), also known…
