Example Sentences

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A major military operation against criminal gangs in southeastern Venezuela has left a trail of ghost towns and abandoned mines in its wake.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Despite political disillusionment, Peruvians' main concern is security, as criminal gangs spread and extortion complaints spiked ninefold in five years.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Cepeda was central to Petro’s signature plan, Total Peace, designed to de-escalate conflict with the country’s hybrid groups that are part insurgencies, part drug gangs, each numbering thousands of fighters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The learning review was carried out by a panel of experts and supported by Professor Alexis Jay, known for work on a grooming gangs report in England.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

One night, Enrique and a friend start talking about gangs in Honduras.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario