extorsión

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Extortion is a growing concern in Mexico and other Latin American countries, with significant arrests made against groups involved in such crimes.

Extortion is increasingly recognized as a serious issue in Mexico, with related news highlighting large-scale arrests including 102 people and the seizure of numerous properties linked to fraud networks disguised as call centers. Neighboring countries like Guatemala are also taking action, evidenced by the capture of 24 members of the dreaded criminal gang Mara Salvatrucha for extortion activities.