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Smuggling from Paraguay Generates Profits of Up to 500% for Organized Crime in Brazil

The smuggling of goods from Paraguay into Brazil can generate profits of more than 500% for organized crime, strengthening the presence of criminal groups such as the PCC and Comando Vermelho (CV) around Foz do Igua�u, in the state of Paran�, the country's main entry point for illegal goods. According to a study by the Institute for Border Economic and Social Development (Idesf), the trade moves…

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