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Dark side of the Yoon: South Korea’s chaos

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The Rise of the PCC: Organized Crime in São Paulo

This chapter explores the increasing power of the First Capital Command (PCC) in São Paulo, drawing comparisons with 1990s Italy and revealing the gang's expansion into legitimate businesses and political arenas. It discusses the intricate ties between organized crime and politics in Brazil, emphasizing recent police efforts to combat corruption and the proposed government plans to address these challenges.

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