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Mexican Cartel Kingpin Takedowns Create More Chaos Than Stability
Capturing or killing cartel leaders often worsens violence rather than diminishing it. In Sinaloa, Mexico, the arrest of Ismael "El…
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A Safe Haven for Drug Users in South America’s First Supervised Site
In Bogotá, Colombia, a unique supervised drug consumption site provides a safe space for people to inject substances under professional…
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Narco-Subs, Colombian High Seas and the $8 Billion Chase
Beneath the rolling waves of the Pacific, narco-submarines glide like hunters. These vessels evade radar and chase wealth. Global forces…
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Overlooked Gun Flow from U.S. Fuels Violence Across Latin America
The steady flow of U.S.-sourced firearms into Latin America and the Caribbean has become a quiet yet devastating crisis. This…
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Italian Mafia Drug Trafficker Caught in After Photo by Escobar’s Grave in Colombia
After a relentless pursuit spanning nearly four years, Luigi Belvedere, a notorious Italian mafia fugitive with deep ties to Colombia's…
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The Early Release of Drug Lords Imprisoned in the U.S. and the Latin American Confusion
The early release of notorious drug lord Osiel Cárdenas from a U.S. prison highlights the confusion and insecurity caused by…
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Meth Disguised as Watermelons Uncovered at US-Mexico Border
U.S. border agents recently intercepted a truck carrying over $5 million worth of methamphetamine ingeniously disguised as watermelons at the…
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The Glorification of Drug Lords in Latin America and the Caribbean
Despite their status as dangerous criminals, drug lords in Latin America and the Caribbean are often celebrated in music and…
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European Drug Lord “The Professor” Exploits Latin America for Cocaine Smuggling
A notorious European drug lord, known as "The Professor," is on the run after authorities dismantled his extensive cocaine smuggling…
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Capturing Latin American Drug Lords Does Not End Cartel Power
The arrest of Ismael' El Mayo' Zambada is a notable victory in the fight against the Sinaloa Cartel. However, history…
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