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Barcelona Casuals Gang Members Convicted in First-Ever Homicide Case
Seven members of the Casuals gang, including leader Francisco Pérez, were convicted in a plea deal for the March 8, 2023, murder of Luis Miguel Z. during a drug robbery in a Barcelona brothel, receiving sentences ranging from five to eight years and agreeing to pay €120,000 in compensation.
Barcelona Casuals Gang Members Convicted in First-Ever Homicide Case
Seven members of the Casuals gang, including leader Francisco Pérez, were convicted in a plea deal for the March 8, 2023, murder of Luis Miguel Z. during a drug robbery in a Barcelona brothel, receiving sentences ranging from five to eight years and agreeing to pay €120,000 in compensation.
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24% Bias Score
U.S. Sanctions on Mexican Banks Trigger Financial Crisis
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican banks—Intercam, CIBanco, and Vector—for alleged money laundering linked to drug cartels, causing a financial crisis in Mexico and highlighting weaknesses in the country's anti-money laundering regulations.
U.S. Sanctions on Mexican Banks Trigger Financial Crisis
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican banks—Intercam, CIBanco, and Vector—for alleged money laundering linked to drug cartels, causing a financial crisis in Mexico and highlighting weaknesses in the country's anti-money laundering regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Man Dies in US ICE Custody
A 49-year-old Canadian man, Johnny Noviello, died on June 23rd in US ICE custody in Miami, Florida, following a May 15th arrest for drug trafficking convictions; Canadian authorities are seeking information, and this marks the ninth death in ICE custody this year.
Canadian Man Dies in US ICE Custody
A 49-year-old Canadian man, Johnny Noviello, died on June 23rd in US ICE custody in Miami, Florida, following a May 15th arrest for drug trafficking convictions; Canadian authorities are seeking information, and this marks the ninth death in ICE custody this year.
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32% Bias Score
US Sanctions Three Mexican Banks for Alleged Drug Cartel Ties
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa—for allegedly laundering millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartels and facilitating the purchase of fentanyl precursor chemicals, prohibiting certain fund transfers.
US Sanctions Three Mexican Banks for Alleged Drug Cartel Ties
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam Banco, and Vector Casa de Bolsa—for allegedly laundering millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartels and facilitating the purchase of fentanyl precursor chemicals, prohibiting certain fund transfers.
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44% Bias Score
Record Cocaine Production in Colombia Challenges Global Drug Control
In 2023, Colombia reached a record high of 253,000 hectares of coca cultivation, a 53% increase leading to a global cocaine production of 3,708 tons; this surge, despite increased seizures, poses a challenge to Colombia's US certification status and necessitates a reevaluation of drug policies.
Record Cocaine Production in Colombia Challenges Global Drug Control
In 2023, Colombia reached a record high of 253,000 hectares of coca cultivation, a 53% increase leading to a global cocaine production of 3,708 tons; this surge, despite increased seizures, poses a challenge to Colombia's US certification status and necessitates a reevaluation of drug policies.
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56% Bias Score
Ecuador Recaptured Notorious Gang Leader After 17-Month Manhunt
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros gang, was recaptured in Manta, Ecuador on June 25th, ending a 17-month manhunt that followed his January 2024 escape from prison and triggered widespread unrest, including prison riots and terrorist attacks.
Ecuador Recaptured Notorious Gang Leader After 17-Month Manhunt
José Adolfo Macías Villamar, leader of the Los Choneros gang, was recaptured in Manta, Ecuador on June 25th, ending a 17-month manhunt that followed his January 2024 escape from prison and triggered widespread unrest, including prison riots and terrorist attacks.
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52% Bias Score
Caro Quintero Extradited to US After Years-Long Legal Battle
Rafael Caro Quintero, a major figure in the Guadalajara Cartel, was extradited to the US in February 2024 after being rearrested in Mexico following his 2013 release due to a procedural error in his original trial for the murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. He faces life imprisonmen...
Caro Quintero Extradited to US After Years-Long Legal Battle
Rafael Caro Quintero, a major figure in the Guadalajara Cartel, was extradited to the US in February 2024 after being rearrested in Mexico following his 2013 release due to a procedural error in his original trial for the murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985. He faces life imprisonmen...
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56% Bias Score
Prison Guard and Inmate Arrested in Drug Trafficking Ring
A prison guard in Tarragona, Spain, was arrested for collaborating with an inmate accused of murder, facilitating drug and phone smuggling within Mas d'Enric prison and connecting to a larger cocaine trafficking ring moving 100 kilos monthly.
Prison Guard and Inmate Arrested in Drug Trafficking Ring
A prison guard in Tarragona, Spain, was arrested for collaborating with an inmate accused of murder, facilitating drug and phone smuggling within Mas d'Enric prison and connecting to a larger cocaine trafficking ring moving 100 kilos monthly.
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52% Bias Score
US Sanctions Mexican Banks, Prompts Demand for Evidence
The US Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions — CiBanco, Intercam, and Vector Casa de Bolsa — for allegedly laundering drug money, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to demand evidence from the US and emphasizing Mexico's commitment to cooperation but only upon presen...
US Sanctions Mexican Banks, Prompts Demand for Evidence
The US Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions — CiBanco, Intercam, and Vector Casa de Bolsa — for allegedly laundering drug money, prompting President Claudia Sheinbaum to demand evidence from the US and emphasizing Mexico's commitment to cooperation but only upon presen...
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40% Bias Score
Former Venezuelan Intel Chief Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in US
Former Venezuelan intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal pleaded guilty to US drug trafficking charges in New York, facing a life sentence but cooperating with authorities; his sentencing is set for October 29th.
Former Venezuelan Intel Chief Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges in US
Former Venezuelan intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal pleaded guilty to US drug trafficking charges in New York, facing a life sentence but cooperating with authorities; his sentencing is set for October 29th.
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56% Bias Score
Global Fentanyl Market Decreases Due to Precursor Seizures
The UNODC's 2025 World Drug Report details a global decrease in fentanyl seizures to 19.5 tons in 2023, primarily due to Mexican government seizures of precursors impacting US and Canadian markets, resulting in reduced consumption and overdose deaths; however, opioid consumption remains high in Nort...
Global Fentanyl Market Decreases Due to Precursor Seizures
The UNODC's 2025 World Drug Report details a global decrease in fentanyl seizures to 19.5 tons in 2023, primarily due to Mexican government seizures of precursors impacting US and Canadian markets, resulting in reduced consumption and overdose deaths; however, opioid consumption remains high in Nort...
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32% Bias Score
Venezuela's Ex-Intelligence Chief Pleads Guilty to US Drug Charges
Former Venezuelan military intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal pleaded guilty to US drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, potentially facing life imprisonment; the case involves the Cartel de Los Soles and cooperation with the FARC.
Venezuela's Ex-Intelligence Chief Pleads Guilty to US Drug Charges
Former Venezuelan military intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal pleaded guilty to US drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges, potentially facing life imprisonment; the case involves the Cartel de Los Soles and cooperation with the FARC.
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40% Bias Score
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