Perto Times: July 23, 2019

The Italian mafia gangs and Brazil allied with each other
According to Brazilian press, PCC, a very powerful mafia gang in Brazil, has set up a global cocaine transport alliance with 'Ndrangheta, a famous mafia gang in Italy.

News of the formation of the union between PCC and 'Ndrangheta is not surprising, said political scientist Guaracy Mingardi, a member of the Brazilian Police Forum.

"Over the years, 'Ndrangheta has received cocaine because PCC shipped from the Americas to Europe through the port of Santos. This is the largest port in South America, where records of record drug seizures take place. in recent months, ”explains Mingardi.

For his part, the police colonel in Sao Paulo city, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former Public Security Minister of the Brazilian Federal Government, said that over the past 20 years, Brazilian mafia gangs have entered and re-entered. export about 50% of cocaine from neighboring countries.

"Crime groups, like the Italian mafia and other groups have centipedes in Brazil," the police officer said.

According to Cardoso, Brazil's border and road routes are poorly protected, thus facilitating domestic drug trafficking, but Brazilian criminal organizations cannot participate in the national flow of cocaine. and must rely on their "colleagues" abroad.

When asked about the possible impact of the mafia coalition on the safety of Brazilians, Cardoso said there is probably no reason to worry. "This coalition hardly affects people's daily lives and does not directly threaten the safety of the people, because it is sophisticated criminal organizations, including freight and Financial complexity, "Cardoso said.

According to the Brazilian Federal Police, with the help of PCC, 'Ndrangheta will control 40% of the world's cocaine transport lines.