Tag: Extortion
Mexican Senate Approves Anti-Extortion Law
The new norm obligates authorities to protect victims and witnesses. On Wednesday night, the Mexican Senate approved the Law to Prevent, Investigate and Punish Crimes Related to Extortion. The new norm was passed unanimously with 110 votes in favor. RELATED: Mexican Senate Approves Public Security Strategy In order to seek legal uniformity throught the country, […]
November 20, 2025
Peru’s President signs law on measures against the crime of extortion
Jerà admitted that the new law is not enough “but there is a firm decision and determination” of the Government, to fulfill its commitment to fight crime.
November 3, 2025
Mexican President Sheinbaum Pledges Justice in Killing of Lemon Growers’ Leader
Bernardo Bravo denounced organized crime extortion in Michoacan’s citrus industry. On Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum promised justice in the killing of Bernardo Bravo, president of the Association of Citrus Growers of the Apatzingan Valley in Michoacan. RELATED: Green Party Mayor Bahena Shot Dead In Mexico “There must be justice in this case, and the […]
October 21, 2025
Ecuador To Create a Force for Investigation Against Extortion
On Wednesday, official sources affirmed that the government of Ecuador will create the Investigation Force against Extortion, a crime on the rise in the Andean country in the midst of the internal armed conflict. RELATED: Ecuador Reports 7 Deaths and More Than 8 Thousand Cases of Dengue According to Colonel Byron Ramos, head of the […]