Why Powerful Cartels are Building Gold Mining Empires

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Why Powerful Cartels are Building Gold Mining Empires​

Premiered Oct 5, 2025 #cartel #documentary #gold
A new wave of violence has been unleashed by cartels in Latin America and South Africa. However, these powerful gangs aren't fighting over illicit drugs; they're building an illegal gold mining empire. As the price of gold has spiked in recent years, organized criminals are moving away from cocaine and cornering the precious metal market.
So is gold the new cocaine?
And how is it fueling violence elsewhere?


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