How exactly do you plot a military coup? From private militias to mercenaries, VICE World News looks at how people are trying to overthrow leaders around the world from Haiti to Venezuela.
This is the Business of Crime, a new series looking at how different parts of the criminal economy function. In this episode, we’re diving into the global boom in private militias and mercenaries for hire - and what exactly goes into planning a modern military coup.
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