The article discusses the persistent intergovernmental and interethnic disputes in the Balkans, emphasizing that collaboration among criminal groups flourishes despite these conflicts, as these independent networks operate similarly to multinational corporations and are heavily involved in various illegal activities, notably drug trafficking, with recent law enforcement actions highlighting the ongoing influence of the so-called "Balkan cartel." #OrganizedCrime #BalkanCartel #DrugTrafficking #RS #ME #BA #HR #SI #AL #MK #US #CO #EC #MX #PE #RU #UA #IT