Organized crime in Cuba

0based here
10foreign footprints

Foreign groups with a footprint in Cuba 10

1
Gambino crime familyPresence
based in United States
Joseph Silesi oversaw the Gambino family interests in Havana, Cuba during the 1950s.
Sources: Gambino crime family, Gambino (famiglia)
2
American MafiaPresence
based in United States
The American Mafia had investments and presence in Cuban casinos and businesses until the Cuban Revolution.
Sources: American Mafia, Mafia estadounidense
3
Mara SalvatruchaPresence
based in United States
MS-13 operations exist in Cuba according to a district attorney.
Sources: MS-13, Mara (gang), Mara Salvatrucha
4
Medellín CartelPresence
based in Colombia
Cuba was used as a stopover for the cartel.
Sources: Medellín Cartel, Cartel de Medellín
5
Pittsburgh crime familyPresence
based in United States
The Pittsburgh crime family managed the Sans Souci casino in Havana.
Sources: Pittsburgh crime family
6
New Orleans crime familyPresence
based in United States
The family has territory in Havana.
Sources: New Orleans crime family
7
Trafficante crime familyPresence
based in United States
The Trafficante family operated a mob-owned casino in Havana and had a presence in Cuba.
Sources: Trafficante crime family
8
Ku Klux KlanPresence
based in United States
An organization known as the Ku Klux Klan Kubano targeted West Indian migrant workers and Afro-Cubans.
Sources: Ku Klux Klan
9
Boricua Popular ArmyPresence
based in Puerto Rico
New recruits may be covertly trained in foreign countries, Cuba being an example.
Sources: Boricua Popular Army
10
Downtown GangSupply
based in United States
The gang sourced bootleg liquor from schooners arriving from Cuba.
Sources: Downtown Gang