Cartel influence refers to the power exerted by organized crime groups to control markets, corrupt officials, and enforce illicit activities through violence or bribery. It is used to monopolize drug trafficking, extortion, and smuggling routes. Criminal syndicates and corrupt elites primarily benefit, profiting from reduced competition and weakened law enforcement.
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