The Vault: The Epstein Files

Epstein’s Crimes Reached Central and South America But Media Coverage Rarely Followed (3/4/26)

Mar 4, 2026
Investigators trace a structured pipeline that funneled vulnerable girls from Peru, Brazil and other Latin American countries into international trafficking rings. Testimony reveals abuse occurring on-site in Peru and repeated recruitment tactics mirroring operations in Eastern Europe. The discussion highlights institutional enabling across airlines, agencies and financial systems and the vast, overlooked scale of harm in Central and South America.
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INSIGHT

Structured Trafficking Pipeline From South America

  • Epstein and Jean‑Luc Brunel ran a structured trafficking pipeline from Central and South America rather than sporadic recruitment.
  • Maritza Vasquez described bureaucratic, repeatable steps: identification, grooming, cross‑border transport, and delivery to the U.S. elite.
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Peru And Brazil Were Active Abuse Sites

  • Peru and Brazil functioned as active abuse sites, not just recruitment grounds, exploited for poverty and weak oversight.
  • Testimony recounts direct acts by Brunel and Epstein carried out locally where families lacked legal recourse.
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Institutional Frictionlessness Enabled Scale

  • Epstein's operation scaled by combining wealth, legal protection, and a network of enablers to enable frictionless movement.
  • Roles included recruiters, pilots, lawyers, banks and agencies that processed passports, visas, flights and money.
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