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Camarena Family Sues Sinaloa Cartel for 1985 Murder, Using Terrorist Designation

The Camarena family is suing members of the Sinaloa and Guadalajara cartels in a US District Court for the 1985 murder of DEA agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, leveraging President Trump's designation of cartels as terrorist organizations to pursue justice and compensation for substantial damages.

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Spanish Police Inspector Arrested for Alleged Collaboration with Drug Trafficking Ring

Spanish police arrested senior inspector Óscar Sánchez for allegedly collaborating with a drug trafficking ring led by Ignacio Torán, using encrypted messages to facilitate cocaine shipments and avoid detection; nearly €19 million was seized from Sánchez's home and office.

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Operation Mito Trial Concludes: Sito Miñanco Faces 31.5 Years

The trial of Operation Mito, involving 43 defendants accused of drug trafficking and money laundering, concluded Friday, with key defendant José Ramón Prado Bugallo ('Sito Miñanco') facing 31.5 years imprisonment for allegedly importing nearly four tons of cocaine and laundering over €11 million. Th...

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Four Canadian Citizens Executed in China, Heightening Tensions

Four Canadian dual citizens were executed in China on drug-related charges, prompting condemnation from Canada and escalating existing tensions between the two countries, marked by previous diplomatic incidents and allegations of Chinese interference in Canadian affairs.

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Executions of Four Canadian Dual Citizens in China Strain Relations

Four Canadian dual citizens were executed in China for drug-related crimes earlier this year, sparking condemnation from Canada and raising concerns about strained bilateral relations, despite China asserting the evidence was sufficient and Canada's criticism was irresponsible.

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Ecuador Considers Foreign Military Aid Amid Soaring Crime

Faced with a surge in homicides, Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is considering requesting military aid from the US, EU, or Brazil, prompting experts to warn about potential human rights violations and the need for long-term solutions beyond military intervention.

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French Assembly Delays Vote on Controversial Investigative Powers Bill

The French National Assembly extended debate on a bill strengthening investigative powers, including a controversial 'dossier-coffre' provision protecting investigation methods from defense disclosure, until Monday due to numerous amendments and a voting system malfunction; the bill also grants pref...

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Sophisticated Sea Smuggling Fuels UK Cocaine Crisis

South American drug gangs are dropping tons of cocaine into the sea around the UK for smaller boats to collect, using trackers; this sophisticated smuggling method poses a significant threat, as shown by the recent arrest of four men who collected a tonne of cocaine near the Isles of Scilly.

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France Debates Tough New Drug Trafficking Bill

France's National Assembly debates a bill to combat drug trafficking, increasing law enforcement powers but drawing criticism for its harsh measures, such as family evictions for drug-related convictions, while neglecting treatment for addicts; the bill, backed by the government, aims to "end the dr...

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Spanish Police Inspector Arrested, €19.9 Million Seized in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Case

A Spanish National Police inspector, Óscar Sánchez, and his partner were arrested in November for drug trafficking after €19.9 million was discovered hidden in their home and office; the investigation uncovered an international money laundering scheme involving shell companies and a lawyer.

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Mexican Singer Admits to Performing for Jalisco Cartel

Mexican regional singer Gerardo Ortiz confessed to performing for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in a U.S. court as part of his cooperation with the FBI in the case against DEL Records owner Ángel del Villar, who is accused of violating the Kingpin Act by laundering money through his busin...

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Ecuador Seeks Foreign Military Aid to Combat Soaring Gang Violence

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is requesting military aid from the US, Europe, and Brazil to fight drug cartels, citing a record 781 killings in January 2025 despite a 16% decrease in the murder rate between 2023 and 2024 and the economic impact of $30 billion annually (27% of GDP) from drug traf...

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