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𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 Over the past decade, West Africa has shifted from being a mere “stopover” on cocaine routes to becoming one of the 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝘂𝗯𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. Driven by record production in Latin America and increased controls on direct Atlantic crossings, cartels are now exploiting 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀, 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 to channel drugs into Europe. Recent reports highlight alarming trends: ➤ Nearly 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮, a share that could rise to half by 2030. ➤ 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗹’𝘀 𝗣𝗖𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗮𝘀 (’Ndrangheta, Balkan groups) are embedding in the region, forging local alliances and controlling supply chains. ➤ Massive seizures, such as the French Navy’s 𝟲-𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 or Senegal’s 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯, only scratch the surface of the real flows. ➤ Beyond being a transit corridor, the region is facing 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: rising local consumption, the spread of synthetic drugs such as kush, and the corrosion of governance through corruption. At IRENA GROUP , we closely monitor the convergence of Latin American and European criminal networks in West Africa, leveraging our operational expertise to help clients anticipate and respond to these emerging risks. Our services include: ➤ 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to protect vessels and crews in high-risk zones, ➤ 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 to anticipate trafficking patterns and emerging threats, ➤ 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 to support clients in the event of incidents, ➤ 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 for companies exposed to narcotrafficking dynamics. Because in today’s interconnected world, 𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗲. #MaritimeSecurity #WestAfrica #Narcotrafficking #LatinAmerica #CrisisManagement

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗞𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗼𝗳𝗳: 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 🧭 In just a few years, IRENA has grown from 15 to over 200 team members, now operating across 4 continents. This growth pushes us to keep strengthening our foundations while staying true to what defines us: 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, combining on-the-ground expertise with a global perspective to deliver tailored solutions. In the coming months, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: ➤ Accelerate our footprint in EMEA by expanding operational capabilities and deepening our field presence, ➤ Consolidate our expansion in Latin America, with a strong focus on maritime security, ➤ Deploy cutting-edge technological solutions to detect, intercept, and protect, complementing our service offering. To drive these ambitions, we are proud to announce two major developments within our leadership team: ➤ Thomas Gueudet joins IRENA as 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗔. A recognized expert in the EMEA region, he will lead the growth of our land and maritime operations and strengthen our regional presence. ➤ Jean Baptiste Massin, after more than 8 years of outstanding contributions to IRENA Group, has been appointed 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 & 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗠. Leading his team, he will continue to anchor our long-term expansion in the region. We are proud to have them on board and to count on their commitment as we write the next chapter of IRENA’s journey. #TeamIRENA #Security #HighRiskZones #InternationalSecurity #MaritimeSecurity

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽. It means ensuring operational continuity, safeguarding crews, and maintaining full control of every port call, even under adverse conditions. From Africa to the Americas, from Asia to Europe, 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀, including piracy, drug trafficking, and unauthorized intrusions. ➤ Onboard security audits and Master’s advisory ➤ Deployment of specialized personnel at sea ➤ Port security and access control ➤ Technical assets: rapid escorts, drones, ROVs, underwater inspections Our mission: to enable your teams to act with confidence, without disruption, without improvisation. We don’t make noise. We do what it takes to secure your crew, your vessels, and your cargo. 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀.

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱. When operating internationally, security should never slow action, it should make it possible. For over 15 years, IRENA GROUP has supported corporations, NGOs, and institutions in the world’s most challenging security environments. Our mission: to make your operations possible, safe, and seamless. ➤ Context analysis and risk assessment ➤ Strategic support and long-term advisory ➤ On-the-ground presence: embedded experts, local coordination, continuous oversight Every engagement is built on an accurate reading of the field, a clear decision-making chain, and teams trained to international standards. No promises. Experience. Protocols. Execution. Results. Preparing for a mission? Let’s talk. #Security #RiskManagement #InternationalOperations #CrisisManagement #SecurityConsulting #GlobalSecurity #RiskMitigation

🦺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 Last week in Guayaquil, IRENA had the privilege of training teams from the Armada del Ecuador, the Ecuadorian Navy. Objective: to strengthen container inspection skills, a 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 of contamination and illicit trafficking throughout the chain. Why is this essential? Proper container inspections 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: ➤ Authorities, by enhancing efforts to combat narcotrafficking ➤ Exporters, importers, and transporters, through efficient, secure, and timely operations ➤ Consumers, who receive their goods safely and on time In highly sensitive areas, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.   You're looking to strengthen your supply chain in high-risk or sensitive environments? 𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽. Reach out to learn more about our tailor-made solutions. 📍 IRENA GROUP – Security advisory for complex environments

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗻𝗲. Syria, South Africa, Colombia… high-potential markets, but: ➤ What risks lie beyond the screen? ➤ What’s the real situation on the ground? ➤ How can you protect your people and your assets? ➤ Who’s there to guide you on the ground? Growing your business in a high-risk country is a serious challenge. Conflicts disrupt local balances, weaken institutions, and fracture societies. Whether it's parts of Latin America affected by clashes between criminal groups and armed militias (like areas in Mexico, Colombia, or Ecuador) African nations struggling with internal conflicts, such as Sudan, the Central African Republic, or Mozambique Middle Eastern countries like Iraq, Yemen, or Syria, where peace is slowly but surely taking root. Reconstruction is becoming a tangible reality. Opportunities are emerging. 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗔𝘁 𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗔, 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘇𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀. That’s our mission: ➤ Geopolitical and security risk analysis ➤ Mapping of local power players ➤ Security audits and protection protocols ➤ Security planning tailored to your operations ➤ Liaison and coordination with authorities Our operational expertise enables our clients to assess risks, secure their operations, and build a sustainable presence in complex yet strategic environments. 📍 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁.  IRENA – Security advisory for complex environments #BusinessSecurity #RiskManagement #FragileMarkets #InternationalExpansion #Reconstruction #Syria #SecurityConsulting #EconomicIntelligence #IRENA

🌍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗷𝗼𝗯. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘃𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. This summer, many professionals are heading abroad to take on exciting new roles. But alongside opportunity comes uncertainty: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁? ➤ Security concerns impact daily life far beyond the workplace, from housing and transportation to family well-being and crisis preparedness. At IRENA GROUP, we support organizations through this critical transition with comprehensive security solutions tailored to each structure and local context. Our approach is 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻-𝘁𝗵𝗲-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 🎯 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹: 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 and empower your teams to live and work in security, even in high-risk environments. ➤ 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 & 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 • Security awareness training for staff and families • Cybersecurity and data protection briefings • Ongoing monitoring of local threat landscapes ➤ 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 • Security audits for homes and offices • Rigorous selection of hotels and meeting venues • Pre-departure briefings and travel request management ➤ 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 • 24/7 hotline and rapid assistance • Emergency relocation or evacuation when needed • Trained drivers, secure transportation, and executive protection if required Whether it’s before departure, during the assignment, or in the face of an unexpected event, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲. 👉 Are you relocating talent abroad in the coming months? Let’s talk. #Security #InternationalMobility #RiskManagement #Expatriation #DutyOfCare #IRENAGroup #GlobalHR #CorporateSecurity #Expats

 IRENA GROUP forms a strategic alliance with Secway Solutions Ltda, a key player in Brazil’s security landscape. After years of close collaboration, we’re taking things to the next level. This alliance marks a significant step in IRENA GROUP’s growth in South America, especially in Brazil, a region where maritime and land-based security challenges are both critical and complex. With this partnership, we’re  ➤ expanding our local operational capabilities,  ➤ strengthening our institutional footprint,  ➤ and offering even greater support to clients operating in high-risk environments. Backed by 15+ years of field-proven expertise, Secways Solutions stands as a trusted local force, with deep knowledge of Brazil’s security dynamics and a solid operational track record. Together, we’re committed to deliver custom, forward-thinking security solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of public and private stakeholders in a rapidly shifting global context. 🤝 One alliance. Greater impact. Built for the world’s most complex environments. #IRENAGroup #SecwaysSolutions #StrategicAlliance #BrazilSecurity #MaritimeSecurity #ComplexZones #SecurityLeadership #OperationalExcellence #GlobalSecurity #SecurityInnovation

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗼: 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 While public attention often focuses on organized crime and drug trafficking, a quieter but rapidly is expanding in Mexico: 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. At IRENA GROUP, 𝘄𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀. Though often overlooked, it has become a major challenge for companies, supply chains, and individuals alike. This issue now affects nearly every segment of society and the economy, including: ➤ Large and mid-sized companies ➤ Transportation and logistics networks ➤ Retailers, hospitality businesses, and informal vendors ➤ High-net-worth individuals, professionals, and vulnerable communities Despite its reach, 𝗳𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟬.𝟮% 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱, largely due to fear and limited trust in institutional response. Commonly referred to as “cuota” or “derecho de piso”, this form of criminal taxation imposes operational and psychological pressure, gradually undermining business viability and community stability. In response, 𝗠𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 built on intelligence-led policing, financial investigations, and legal reforms with renewed urgency ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. For over 15 years, IRENA Group has supported institutional and private clients across Mexico in addressing extortion, threats, and coercion. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: ➤ Threat assessments and risk mitigation planning ➤ Intelligence gathering and crisis negotiation support ➤ Executive and family protection strategies ➤ Specialized training in extortion prevention and response 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. As risks grow increasingly cross-sectoral and cross-border, IRENA remains fully committed to helping our clients navigate complex threats, with discretion, precision, and proven local insight. 👉 If your organization is exposed to these risks, let’s talk. #Extortion #Mexico #SecurityRisk #CrisisManagement #IRENAGroup #RiskMitigation #BusinessContinuity #LatinAmerica #FIFA2026

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻𝘀. At Irena, international growth is not a buzzword: it’s a structured, ambitious process grounded in the realities of high-risk environments. For the past year, we've been proud to be part of 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲́𝗹𝗲́𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝟰, a program led by Bpifrance and Business France, supporting French SMEs expanding their presence across the African continent. The program offers tailored support through strategic seminars, individualized consulting, and exploratory trade missions. 🎯 The objective: to deepen our understanding of African markets, build meaningful partnerships, and lay the foundation for long-term, responsible growth. Our first major step: a collective mission to 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮. High-level meetings, sharper market insight, and promising collaborations now in motion. This experience reinforces what sets us apart: ➤ Deep expertise in security operations across high-risk zones ➤ A disciplined, scalable business model ➤ A team that blends strategic vision with on-the-ground operational experience We extend our sincere thanks to Bpifrance, Business France, the France in South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi, and the many companies we met. Being selected for this program aligns directly with our regional development goals and confirms the strength of our mission. At Irena, we provide tailored, effective solutions to meet the complex security challenges of today’s high-risk environments. #Irena #AfricaAccelerator #InternationalSecurity #StructuredGrowth #Bpifrance #BusinessFrance #HighRiskZones #AfricaDevelopment Business France South Africa & Southern Africa