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Purpose
– The purpose of this paper is to look at the origins and development of organized crime in Brazil.
Design/methodology/approach
– The authors draw on their experience working in law enforcement for many years in Brazil.
Findings
– The paper outlines the major crimes committed by organized crime in Brazil and the structure of the main organization carrying them out.
Research limitations/implications
– The research concentrates on São Paolo and further research needs to be done.
Originality/value
– This is the first attempt to put the development of organized crime in Brazil into a historical and developmental context.
© Emerald Group Publishing Limited
2015
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