👉 A cartel is a group of individuals, organizations or groups that engage in illegal activities to obtain an unfair advantage over others. These individuals or groups often use their power and influence to negotiate prices, set rules, and distribute resources in ways that benefit themselves or their interests. Cartels can be either for-profit or non-profit entities. In the former case, they operate with the aim of making a profit through illegal activities, such as monopolizing markets, engaging in cartels, or exploiting other forms of