Urabeños vs. Pachenca - The Fight for Colombia's Port of Santa Marta
Alternate Title
Urabeños vs. Pachenca: la lucha por los puertos de Santa Marta en Colombia
Date of Publication
2021 12:00 AM
Security Theme
Transnational Organized Crime
Keywords
Transnational Organized Crime
Description
As the Urabeños expand into Santa Marta, capital of the Magdalena department, violence and homicides have been on the rise. The Pachenca, a smaller family based gang that has primarily controlled the area. The Urabeños have escalated attempts to control the area over the last few years. This article explores the importance of gaining control of Santa Marta for the Urabeños.
Urabeños vs. Pachenca - The Fight for Colombia's Port of Santa Marta
As the Urabeños expand into Santa Marta, capital of the Magdalena department, violence and homicides have been on the rise. The Pachenca, a smaller family based gang that has primarily controlled the area. The Urabeños have escalated attempts to control the area over the last few years. This article explores the importance of gaining control of Santa Marta for the Urabeños.