Crime & Corruption

As of 2025, Brazil ranks as the 11th largest economy in the world, with a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimated at US$2.26 trillion. In practice, this means the country generates more wealth than nearly every other nation on the planet, placing it well ahead of the vast majority of the world’s 195 countries. In regional … Read more

For decades, the border region connecting Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina known as the Triple Frontier, has been described as a magnet for smuggling and informal commerce. But in recent years, the area has undergone a deeper transformation. What once operated as a loosely coordinated contraband corridor has evolved into a sophisticated, multinational criminal ecosystem with … Read more