Dogs of War

VICE | World News


Current Affairs series, for VICE World News, about the world’s most dangerous conflicts and the people driving them. Hosted by Sahar Zand.


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BRAZIL | The Rise of Brazil’s Biggest Prison Gang

Meet the most powerful prisoner in the world. Marcola leads the PCC, Brazil’s largest prison gang. Based in Sao Paulo, and with over 30,000 members, this violent organization has massacred police, murdered judges, and shut down entire cities. The PCC controls 60% of Brazil’s cocaine market and is responsible for the biggest bank robberies in Brazil’s history. Sahar Zand explains how the PCC violently expanded across South America.

July 2021


CREDITS

PRESENTER | SAHAR ZAND

PRODUCER | COSMO STUDHOLME

EDITOR | LIANNE TURNER

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