Bruno Paes Manso

Bruno Paes Manso is a journalist and researcher affiliated with the University of São Paulo's Centre for the Study of Violence. His work focuses on the dynamics of organized crime in Brazil, particularly the evolution and strategies of the First Capital Command (PCC). Paes Manso has provided critical insights into the PCC's transition from a prison gang to a major player in international drug trafficking, advocating for drug regulation as a solution to combat the drug trade.