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12 articlesNational Bank of Genetic Data warns lack of budget prevents it from taking samples
The National Bank of Genetic Data in Argentina reports it lacks sufficient budget to process DNA samples for judicial requests related to crimes against humanity and missing children cases from the dictatorship era. The institution states this budgetary constraint prevents it from fulfilling its mandate in cases involving stolen children.
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Brazilβs Lula launches anti-organised crime plan amid rising security pressure before elections
Brazilian President Lula announced a new anti-organized crime plan aimed at reducing criminal territorial control ahead of elections in five months. The initiative was framed within the context of mounting security concerns and was discussed during a recent meeting with US President Trump.
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Philippine senator escapes arrest as ICC confirms drug war warrant
Philippine authorities announced they will not arrest Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged crimes during Duterte's drug war, instead treating him as in Senate custody. The decision ends a standoff between the Senate and law enforcement over the senator's status and ICC warrant.
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Costa Ricaβs Laura Fernandez vows βwarβ on crime ahead of inauguration
Costa Rica's incoming president Laura FernΓ‘ndez uses combative 'war' rhetoric to signal her crime-fighting agenda ahead of inauguration. The article is based on Reuters reporting and includes a correction note about a cabinet position assignment.
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Exclusive-Trump vowed to fight crime in Minneapolis. Prosecutions plunged
A Reuters investigation reports that Trump administration immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota coincided with a significant decline in federal prosecutions for other crimes. The article frames this as a contradiction between stated crime-fighting goals and actual prosecutorial outcomes.
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Exclusive-How Trumpβs Minneapolis immigration blitz hobbled federal crime fighting
A Reuters investigative report examines how Trump administration immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis diverted federal resources and personnel from other crime-fighting priorities. The story frames the immigration 'blitz' as having unintended consequences for broader federal law enforcement capacity.
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Brazilβs Lula to raise organized crime in talks with Trump this week
Brazil's President Lula plans to discuss organized crime combating agreements during his upcoming meeting with U.S. President Trump this week. The article reports on a bilateral agenda item focused on crime collaboration between the two nations.
Europol warns Iran crisis raises threat of terror, extremism and cyberattacks
Europol warns that Middle East conflict will increase security threats to the EU, including terrorism, organized crime, violent extremism, and cyberattacks. A Europol spokesman predicts more infrastructure cyberattacks and AI-enabled online fraud exploiting conflict-related information.
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NT debt to hit $12.55b as budget delivers no new cost of living relief
The Northern Territory's budget for 2026-27 projects debt will reach $12.55 billion while allocating record spending to health and crime prevention. The article frames this as a budget that fails to provide new cost of living relief measures.
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Colorado firebomb suspect to plead guilty to all state charges, defence says
A Colorado firebomb suspect has agreed to plead guilty to all 184 state charges according to his defense team. The article reports this development without additional context about the defendant, the alleged crimes, or their impact.
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Uzbekistan Aims to Expand Extremism Law and Grow List of Extremist Crimes
Uzbekistan has updated its blacklist of extremist websites and drafted legislation to expand the definition and scope of extremism-related crimes. The article frames this as an attempt to control religious expression rather than address security concerns.
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Brazilβs prisons are not containing organised crime; theyβre creating it
The article claims Brazil's prison system is consolidating rather than containing organized crime, with criminal factions using incarceration as a cohesion mechanism. It frames domestic prisons as a systemic vulnerability despite international pressure to combat organized crime.
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