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11 August 2026

What to Know About the Cuban Mafia in Quintana Roo

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What to Know About the Cuban Mafia in Quintana Roo

A group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of its leaders said Raúl Castro’s grandson helped, according to interviews and court records.

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