Organized crime in Brazil

22based here
41foreign footprints

Based in Brazil 22

Foreign groups with a footprint in Brazil 41

1
Sinaloa CartelPresence
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in Brazil as part of its international operations.
Sources: Sinaloa Cartel, Cártel de Sinaloa
2
'NdranghetaPresence
based in Italy
The 'Ndrangheta has operated in Brazil since the 1970s and has an alliance with the PCC, increasing its presence.
Sources: 'Ndrangheta, 'Ndrangheta
3
Islamic StatePresence
based in Iraq
The Islamic State had an unorganized cell in Brazil.
Sources: Islamic State
4
Mexican MafiaPresence
based in United States
The Mexican Mafia operates in Brazil as part of the 'Triángulo de Oro'.
Sources: Mexican Mafia, Mafia mexicana
5
Revolutionary Armed Forces of ColombiaOperations
based in Colombia
FARC made incursions into Brazil.
Sources: Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia
6
Serbian mafiaPresence
based in Serbia
Group America is the most powerful criminal organization operating in Brazil, with a member holding a fortified villa there.
Sources: Serbian mafia
7
'Ndrina PiromalliPresence
based in Italy
A Piromalli affiliate's son resides in Fortaleza, Brazil, and the organization reinvests illicit proceeds in real estate in Brazil.
Sources: Piromalli 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Piromalli
8
'Ndrina BarbaroSupply
based in Italy
The Barbaro clan sourced drugs from Brazil.
Sources: Barbaro 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Barbaro
9
'Ndrina PesceSupply
based in Italy
The clan imported cocaine from Brazil.
Sources: Pesce 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Pesce
10
'Ndrina BelloccoSupply
based in Italy
The Bellocco-Pesce clan imported cocaine from Brazil.
Sources: Bellocco 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Bellocco
11
Atomwaffen DivisionPresence
based in United States
Atomwaffen Division offshoot in Brazil was active since at least 2019, translating propaganda and distributing bomb-making manuals; members arrested in 2023.
Sources: Atomwaffen Division
12
TriadsPresence
based in China
The Triad has territory in Brazil.
Sources: Triad (organised crime)
13
Musitano crime familyPresence
based in Canada
The Musitano clan is settled in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro.
Sources: Musitano crime family, 'Ndrina Musitano
14
'Ndrina PelleTransit
based in Italy
The organization was involved in international drug trafficking that included Brazil.
Sources: Pelle 'ndrina, 'Ndrina Pelle
15
'Ndrina AlvaroTransit
based in Italy
The organization had bases in Brazil as part of an international drug trafficking route.
Sources: 'Ndrina Alvaro
16
'Ndrina StrangioTransit
based in Italy
The Nirta-Strangio are involved in international drug trafficking that routes through Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Strangio
17
'Ndrina UrsinoTransit
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Ursino is involved in a drug trafficking route through Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ursino
18
YakuzaPresence
based in Japan
Brazil has had a significant yakuza presence since the 1990s, with a Yamaguchi-gumi leader arrested there.
Sources: Yakuza, Yakuza
19
'Ndrina AlbanesePresence
based in Italy
The organization has real estate investments in Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Albanese
20
'Ndrina ArenaOperations
based in Italy
The Arena 'ndrina trafficked drugs and weapons in Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Arena
21
Clan dei CasamonicaSupply
based in Italy
The clan planned to import seven tons of cocaine from Brazil to Rome.
Sources: Clan dei Casamonica
22
Florencia 13Presence
based in United States
Florencia 13 has territory in Brazil.
Sources: Florencia 13
23
'Ndrina RomeoTransit
based in Italy
The organization traffics drugs through Brazil, as the 2018 operation involved drug trafficking between Brazil and other countries.
Sources: 'Ndrina Romeo
24
Aquino 'ndrinaPresence
based in Italy
The Aquino 'ndrina had bases in Brazil as part of an international drug trafficking network.
Sources: 'Ndrina Aquino
25
Lebanese mafiaPresence
based in Lebanon
Lebanese Mafia groups use the Triple Frontier area as a haven for smuggling and money laundering.
Sources: Lebanese mafia
26
Siderno GroupSupply
based in Italy
The group had contacts in Brazil for narcotics.
Sources: Siderno Group
27
Vagos Motorcycle ClubPresence
based in United States
The Vagos have chapters in Brazil.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
28
'Ndrina ParrelloPresence
based in Italy
The 'Ndrina Parrello made real estate investments in Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Parrello
29
Ejército Revolucionario Popular Antisubversivo de ColombiaTransit
based in Colombia
The ERPAC promoted drug trafficking routes through Brazil.
Sources: Ejército Revolucionario Popular Antisubversivo de Colombia, ERPAC
30
'Ndrina GallaceSupply
based in Italy
The Gallace clan sources cocaine from Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Gallace
31
Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia clanPresence
based in Italy
Giuseppe Caruana moved to Rio de Janeiro, establishing a base there.
Sources: Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia clan
32
Gypsy Joker Motorcycle ClubPresence
based in United States
Gypsy Joker MC Brazil was officially established as a full chapter in Brazil.
Sources: Gypsy Joker Motorcycle Club
33
Montenegrin mafiaPresence
based in Montenegro
Both clans maintain a direct presence in port cities in Brazil.
Sources: Montenegrin mafia
34
HammerskinsPresence
based in United States
The Hammerskins have a chapter in Brazil.
Sources: Hammerskins
35
'Ndrina RugaSupply
based in Italy
The organization imported cocaine from Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Ruga
36
'Ndrina AgrestaSupply
based in Italy
The organization sources drugs from Brazil via the Assisi clan.
Sources: 'Ndrina Agresta
37
'Ndrina BelfioreSupply
based in Italy
The Belfiore clan sourced drugs from Brazil.
Sources: 'Ndrina Belfiore
38
'Ndrina CuaTransit
based in Italy
The cocaine passed through Brazilian ports.
Sources: 'Ndrina Cua
39
Individualists Tending to the WildPresence
based in Mexico
ITS lists Brazil among its active regions.
Sources: Individualists Tending to the Wild
40
Zwi MigdalPresence
based in Argentina
The organization had branch offices in Brazil and operated brothels there.
Sources: Zwi Migdal
41
Imperial Klans of AmericaPresence
based in United States
The IKA promoted an 'Imperial Klans of America, Brazil' chapter via propaganda stickers left in Niterói.
Sources: Imperial Klans of America