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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
U.S. Sanctions Mexican Banks Over Fentanyl Money Laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector—for alleged money laundering linked to fentanyl trafficking, urging Mexico to investigate; Mexico initiated an internal review, finding administrative issues but requiring more evidence for pro...
U.S. Sanctions Mexican Banks Over Fentanyl Money Laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned three Mexican financial institutions—CIBanco, Intercam, and Vector—for alleged money laundering linked to fentanyl trafficking, urging Mexico to investigate; Mexico initiated an internal review, finding administrative issues but requiring more evidence for pro...
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40% 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
CJNG's US Surveillance and Violence Challenge National Security
DEA Special Agent Matthew Allen testified before the US Senate about the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel's (CJNG) surveillance of DEA agents in Washington D.C. during the trial of El Menchito, highlighting the cartel's escalating operations and violence against informants' families in Mexico; the CJ...
CJNG's US Surveillance and Violence Challenge National Security
DEA Special Agent Matthew Allen testified before the US Senate about the Jalisco Nueva Generación Cartel's (CJNG) surveillance of DEA agents in Washington D.C. during the trial of El Menchito, highlighting the cartel's escalating operations and violence against informants' families in Mexico; the CJ...
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52% Bias Score
Mexico Seizes 1.7 Million Liters of Illicit Fuel in Crackdown on Fuel Theft
Mexican authorities seized over 1.7 million liters of illicit fuel in two separate operations in Veracruz and Nuevo León, part of a broader strategy to combat fuel theft and organized crime.
Mexico Seizes 1.7 Million Liters of Illicit Fuel in Crackdown on Fuel Theft
Mexican authorities seized over 1.7 million liters of illicit fuel in two separate operations in Veracruz and Nuevo León, part of a broader strategy to combat fuel theft and organized crime.
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52% Bias Score
Valencia Cocaine Ring Dismantled: 25 Arrests, Large-Scale Lab Seized
A cocaine trafficking ring using frozen fruit pulp shipments was dismantled in Valencia, leading to 25 arrests and the seizure of a laboratory capable of producing 30 kilos of cocaine daily.
Valencia Cocaine Ring Dismantled: 25 Arrests, Large-Scale Lab Seized
A cocaine trafficking ring using frozen fruit pulp shipments was dismantled in Valencia, leading to 25 arrests and the seizure of a laboratory capable of producing 30 kilos of cocaine daily.
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44% 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
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
Ecuador Recaptured Notorious Gang Leader After Year-Long Manhunt
Ecuadorian authorities recaptured Jose Adolfo Macias, leader of the Los Choneros gang, in Manta after a 10-hour operation; he escaped a maximum-security prison over a year ago and is wanted in the US on drug and weapons charges.
Ecuador Recaptured Notorious Gang Leader After Year-Long Manhunt
Ecuadorian authorities recaptured Jose Adolfo Macias, leader of the Los Choneros gang, in Manta after a 10-hour operation; he escaped a maximum-security prison over a year ago and is wanted in the US on drug and weapons charges.
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48% Bias Score
Brussels' Record Anti-Drug Operation Yields Limited Arrests but Aims to Disrupt Drug Trade
In Brussels, a record-breaking anti-drug operation in the Peterbos housing complex involved nearly 900 police officers raiding 270 vacant apartments used by drug traffickers, resulting in around 20 arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, and a weapon; this is the first phase of a five-point plan to ...
Brussels' Record Anti-Drug Operation Yields Limited Arrests but Aims to Disrupt Drug Trade
In Brussels, a record-breaking anti-drug operation in the Peterbos housing complex involved nearly 900 police officers raiding 270 vacant apartments used by drug traffickers, resulting in around 20 arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, and a weapon; this is the first phase of a five-point plan to ...
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Police Bust Teddy's Drug Ring, Seizing Half-Ton of Cocaine
Operation Grizzly-Mulhacén, conducted on May 20th, resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals linked to drug lord Teddy's organization, seizing half a ton of cocaine and assets worth millions, though Teddy escaped to Dubai. The investigation, launched in January 2023, uncovered a complex money launder...
Spanish Police Bust Teddy's Drug Ring, Seizing Half-Ton of Cocaine
Operation Grizzly-Mulhacén, conducted on May 20th, resulted in the arrest of 18 individuals linked to drug lord Teddy's organization, seizing half a ton of cocaine and assets worth millions, though Teddy escaped to Dubai. The investigation, launched in January 2023, uncovered a complex money launder...
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48% Bias Score
Gangland Murders Expose Costa del Sol's Organized Crime Crisis
Two Scottish gangsters were shot dead in broad daylight on May 31st in Fuengirola, Malaga, highlighting a surge in organized crime on the Costa del Sol, where 113 criminal organizations operate amidst high unemployment and proximity to drug trafficking routes.
Gangland Murders Expose Costa del Sol's Organized Crime Crisis
Two Scottish gangsters were shot dead in broad daylight on May 31st in Fuengirola, Malaga, highlighting a surge in organized crime on the Costa del Sol, where 113 criminal organizations operate amidst high unemployment and proximity to drug trafficking routes.
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44% Bias Score
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