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The Drug King Who Ran a Cartel to Save His Daughter

CARTEL WATCH

Antônio Francisco Bonfim Lopes, or as he was better known, Nem, ran Rio de Janeiro’s most powerful cartel until it all came screeching to a halt.

Misha Glenny

Published Aug. 13 2016 12:15AM EDT

articles/2016/08/13/the-drug-king-running-a-cartel-to-save-his-daughter/160812-glenny-drug-king-cartel-tease_mgsykj — Felipe Dana/AP

Misha Glenny

Misha Glenny

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