This graphic shows organized crime hot spots around the world, based on data from the Global Organized Crime Index.

• Organized crime groups have surged in recent decades, aided by the rise of synthetic drugs, encrypted technologies, and multinational operations.
• Crime groups in Venezuela and Colombia are known for their involvement in extortion, human trafficking, and the illegal arms trade.
• Myanmar also ranks highly due to the country being a source for arms trafficking and human trafficking networks.
• In Mexico, criminal actors are increasingly targeting the food industry, including avocados, tortillas, and limes, among others.