Comparison of Organized Crime in North and Latin America

Organized Crime in North America and Latin America
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Organized crime is a significant issue for both North and Latin America. In both regions, multiple groups often engage in activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, human trafficking, and weapons smuggling (Yadav, 2022). However, some key differences exist in the prevalence of organized crime in these two regions, as highlighted in this essay.
In North America, organized crime is evident and is often associated with major cities such as New York and Chicago. These urban areas have long been home to powerful organized crime families like the Italian Mafia and the Jewish mob. While these groups have declined in power over time, they still wield significant influence and remain a major problem. Organized crime is less visible in Latin America, but is still a considerable problem. Unlike North America, no single organized crime group dominates the Latin region. Instead, there are a variety of different gangs and cartels involved in criminal activities. These groups are often more violent than...