Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
Mexico's Extreme Violence: Global Ranking and Future Implications
In 2024, Mexico ranked fourth globally in extreme conflict (ACLED), with over 30,000 murders, over 500 attacks on political figures, and cartel fragmentation extending violence to new regions, impacting upcoming elections and potentially increasing impunity.
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52% Bias Score
Eight-Year Sentence Sought for The Hague New Year's Eve Bombings
Four men face up to eight years in prison for ordering multiple explosions in The Hague on New Year's Eve 2022, caused by a drug conflict; one explosion hit the wrong address.
Eight-Year Sentence Sought for The Hague New Year's Eve Bombings
Four men face up to eight years in prison for ordering multiple explosions in The Hague on New Year's Eve 2022, caused by a drug conflict; one explosion hit the wrong address.
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44% Bias Score
Algeria Arrests Six on Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Charges
Six individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Illizi, Algeria on December 30th, 2024, for terrorism-related activities, resulting in the seizure of over 2.4 million Pregabalin pills, weapons, and communication equipment.
Algeria Arrests Six on Terrorism, Drug Trafficking Charges
Six individuals, including two foreign nationals, were arrested in Illizi, Algeria on December 30th, 2024, for terrorism-related activities, resulting in the seizure of over 2.4 million Pregabalin pills, weapons, and communication equipment.
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52% Bias Score
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
Record Cocaine Bust in Southern Spain
Spanish authorities seized seven tons of cocaine, the largest narco-boat shipment ever in southern Spain, arresting three individuals in Coria del Río, Seville, during "Operation Mirón", part of a wider anti-narcotics effort.
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36% Bias Score
Death of Desi Bouterse: End of an Era for Suriname?
Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, convicted of drug trafficking and the 1982 murder of fifteen opponents, died, leaving behind a legacy of political division and economic instability; the current government declined to offer condolences.
Death of Desi Bouterse: End of an Era for Suriname?
Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, convicted of drug trafficking and the 1982 murder of fifteen opponents, died, leaving behind a legacy of political division and economic instability; the current government declined to offer condolences.
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44% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges China to Pressure North Korea Over Ukraine War Involvement
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called on China to pressure North Korea after reports emerged that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers are fighting in the war alongside Russia, sustaining heavy losses—over 1000 casualties last week alone, according to US estimates.
Zelenskyy Urges China to Pressure North Korea Over Ukraine War Involvement
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy called on China to pressure North Korea after reports emerged that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers are fighting in the war alongside Russia, sustaining heavy losses—over 1000 casualties last week alone, according to US estimates.
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16% Bias Score
31 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Amid Cartel Violence in Chiapas, Mexico
Mexican authorities discovered 31 bodies in 25 clandestine graves in Chiapas state's Frailesca region during an operation to quell cartel violence; the discovery follows a turf war between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting the region's status as a major smuggling...
31 Bodies Found in Mass Graves Amid Cartel Violence in Chiapas, Mexico
Mexican authorities discovered 31 bodies in 25 clandestine graves in Chiapas state's Frailesca region during an operation to quell cartel violence; the discovery follows a turf war between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and the Sinaloa Cartel, highlighting the region's status as a major smuggling...
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44% Bias Score
Greek Police Raid Uncovers Drug Party, Corruption Allegations
A drug-fueled private party in a rented villa near Athens, Greece, resulted in the arrest of thirteen individuals, including a British-Azerbaijani DJ with alleged ties to the Azerbaijani president, two drug traffickers, and three on-duty police officers working as security; various drugs and 44,000 ...
Greek Police Raid Uncovers Drug Party, Corruption Allegations
A drug-fueled private party in a rented villa near Athens, Greece, resulted in the arrest of thirteen individuals, including a British-Azerbaijani DJ with alleged ties to the Azerbaijani president, two drug traffickers, and three on-duty police officers working as security; various drugs and 44,000 ...
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52% Bias Score
Major Drug Bust at Moroccan Border
Moroccan security forces seized 3.575 tonnes of cannabis resin hidden in a truck carrying frozen fish at the El Guerguerat border crossing near Dakhla on Monday, arresting a 29-year-old Moroccan driver.
Major Drug Bust at Moroccan Border
Moroccan security forces seized 3.575 tonnes of cannabis resin hidden in a truck carrying frozen fish at the El Guerguerat border crossing near Dakhla on Monday, arresting a 29-year-old Moroccan driver.
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36% Bias Score
200kg Cocaine Seizure in Perth: Two Men Arrested
Australian Federal Police arrested two men in Perth on Saturday, seizing 200kg of cocaine allegedly trafficked via a small aircraft to a remote airstrip; both face 25 years imprisonment.
200kg Cocaine Seizure in Perth: Two Men Arrested
Australian Federal Police arrested two men in Perth on Saturday, seizing 200kg of cocaine allegedly trafficked via a small aircraft to a remote airstrip; both face 25 years imprisonment.
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36% Bias Score
Bikie Gangs Exploit Pacific for Cocaine Smuggling
Australian bikie gangs are establishing chapters in Pacific nations, partnering with global criminal organizations to import record amounts of cocaine into Australia, utilizing legitimate businesses as fronts and exploiting the region's isolation for drug smuggling operations.
Bikie Gangs Exploit Pacific for Cocaine Smuggling
Australian bikie gangs are establishing chapters in Pacific nations, partnering with global criminal organizations to import record amounts of cocaine into Australia, utilizing legitimate businesses as fronts and exploiting the region's isolation for drug smuggling operations.
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28% Bias Score
Paraguay-Parana Waterway: Economic Lifeline, Drug Trafficking Route, and Environmental Threat
The Paraguay-Parana waterway, vital for South American agricultural exports, faces challenges from the environmental damage caused by large freighters, impacting fishermen, and is significantly used for drug trafficking by cartels such as Brazil's First Capital Command, leading to increased violence...
Paraguay-Parana Waterway: Economic Lifeline, Drug Trafficking Route, and Environmental Threat
The Paraguay-Parana waterway, vital for South American agricultural exports, faces challenges from the environmental damage caused by large freighters, impacting fishermen, and is significantly used for drug trafficking by cartels such as Brazil's First Capital Command, leading to increased violence...
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40% Bias Score