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Countering Criminal Governance in Medellín by valecr229 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document explores the dynamics of criminal governance, particularly in Medellín, Colombia, where gangs often coexist with state authority, providing security and resolving disputes in low-income neighborhoods. The study reveals that increased state presence can sometimes enhance gang governance rather than diminish it, as gangs seek to protect their illicit revenues by maintaining order and loyalty among residents. The findings suggest that strategies to counter criminal governance may need to consider

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valecr229

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