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Female gangster dubbed ‘The Hair’ who ‘honeytrapped and kidnapped gang rivals’ is snared in cop shootout

See Post — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:07:00 +0000

A FEMME fatale gangster known for seducing cartel rivals has been arrested after a shootout with police. Carla Díaz Torrealba, 22, is one of the most trusted henchmen of a mob boss who controls a large part of Venezuela’s crime-ridden capital Caracas. By FelixAllen. Full Text -> TheUSSun

El Koki, the Venezuelan gang leader challenging Maduro’s security forces

See Post — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:06:02 +0000

Carlos Luis Revete controls a large Caracas neighborhood. The government blames the opposition for his rise to power, but organized crime has now gripped the capital for years.By Florantonia Singer. Full Text -> ElPaís

Is Venezuela Getting Serious About Unseating El Coqui?

See Post — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:34:53 +0000

The fallout is unclear. Neither Revete nor his top aides have been arrested, allowing them to lay low and resurface once authorities have retreated. And despite a few dozen arrests, it does not appear that El Coqui’s hold over Cota 905 or La Vega has weakened. Full Text-> InSightCrime