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US Tariffs on China Spark Trade War and Anti-Drug Cooperation Crisis
The US imposed a 10% tariff increase on Chinese imports on February 28th, prompting China to threaten countermeasures and accuse the US of using trade as leverage in their dispute over fentanyl trafficking.
US Tariffs on China Spark Trade War and Anti-Drug Cooperation Crisis
The US imposed a 10% tariff increase on Chinese imports on February 28th, prompting China to threaten countermeasures and accuse the US of using trade as leverage in their dispute over fentanyl trafficking.
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40% Bias Score
Democratic Opposition Delays Bipartisan Fentanyl Bill
Democrats are facing criticism for opposing the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently classify fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances, despite support from grieving families who lost loved ones to fentanyl overdoses and concerns that the bill would exacerbate mass incarceration an...
Democratic Opposition Delays Bipartisan Fentanyl Bill
Democrats are facing criticism for opposing the bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act, which would permanently classify fentanyl analogs as Schedule I substances, despite support from grieving families who lost loved ones to fentanyl overdoses and concerns that the bill would exacerbate mass incarceration an...
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52% Bias Score
Canada Designates Seven Criminal Groups as Terrorist Entities
Canada added seven transnational criminal groups, including Mexican and Venezuelan cartels, to its terrorist list to combat the flow of illegal opioids and disrupt their finances, granting law enforcement expanded powers under the Criminal Code.
Canada Designates Seven Criminal Groups as Terrorist Entities
Canada added seven transnational criminal groups, including Mexican and Venezuelan cartels, to its terrorist list to combat the flow of illegal opioids and disrupt their finances, granting law enforcement expanded powers under the Criminal Code.
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44% Bias Score
CIA Drone Surveillance in Mexico Targets Fentanyl Labs
The CIA is using unarmed drones in partnership with Mexico to locate and disrupt fentanyl labs and cartels, sharing intelligence to combat the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it causes approximately 70,000 overdose deaths annually.
CIA Drone Surveillance in Mexico Targets Fentanyl Labs
The CIA is using unarmed drones in partnership with Mexico to locate and disrupt fentanyl labs and cartels, sharing intelligence to combat the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., where it causes approximately 70,000 overdose deaths annually.
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40% Bias Score
Fentanyl Crisis Prompts US Tariffs, Mexican Troop Deployment
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, causes tens of thousands of US overdose deaths annually; President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada were temporarily suspended after Mexico deployed 10,000 troops to counter drug trafficking and migration.
Fentanyl Crisis Prompts US Tariffs, Mexican Troop Deployment
Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid 50 times stronger than heroin, causes tens of thousands of US overdose deaths annually; President Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada were temporarily suspended after Mexico deployed 10,000 troops to counter drug trafficking and migration.
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48% Bias Score
Rubio Uses Waivers to Keep Mexico Border Security Programs Amid Funding Freeze
Secretary Rubio is using waivers to release $5.2 million (with $2.5 million pending) for Mexico-based programs combating fentanyl smuggling and border insecurity, pressuring Mexico to increase its cooperation amid a federal funding freeze.
Rubio Uses Waivers to Keep Mexico Border Security Programs Amid Funding Freeze
Secretary Rubio is using waivers to release $5.2 million (with $2.5 million pending) for Mexico-based programs combating fentanyl smuggling and border insecurity, pressuring Mexico to increase its cooperation amid a federal funding freeze.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico Extraditions Preempt U.S. Tariffs
Mexico extradited 29 cartel members to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero, days before potential 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, in a move observers see as a response to President Trump's pressure regarding drug trafficking.
Mexico Extraditions Preempt U.S. Tariffs
Mexico extradited 29 cartel members to the U.S., including Rafael Caro Quintero, days before potential 25% tariffs on Mexican imports, in a move observers see as a response to President Trump's pressure regarding drug trafficking.
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44% Bias Score
US Designates Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The United States has designated eight Latin American criminal organizations, including six Mexican drug cartels, as foreign terrorist organizations, prompting concerns about potential military intervention and further straining US-Mexico relations.
US Designates Mexican Drug Cartels as Terrorist Organizations
The United States has designated eight Latin American criminal organizations, including six Mexican drug cartels, as foreign terrorist organizations, prompting concerns about potential military intervention and further straining US-Mexico relations.
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44% Bias Score
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Rise Despite Overall Drug Death Decline
In 2023, cocaine overdose deaths in the US rose by nearly 5% to 8.6 per 100,000, primarily due to the combined use of cocaine and fentanyl; this increase occurred despite an overall 4% decrease in drug overdose deaths.
Cocaine Overdose Deaths Rise Despite Overall Drug Death Decline
In 2023, cocaine overdose deaths in the US rose by nearly 5% to 8.6 per 100,000, primarily due to the combined use of cocaine and fentanyl; this increase occurred despite an overall 4% decrease in drug overdose deaths.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico's $40 Million Methamphetamine Seizure Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexico announced the seizure of 440 pounds of methamphetamine and 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors worth nearly $40 million in Sinaloa state, part of increased efforts to combat drug trafficking amid pressure from President Trump, following a recent deployment of 10,000 soldiers to the border re...
Mexico's $40 Million Methamphetamine Seizure Amidst U.S. Pressure
Mexico announced the seizure of 440 pounds of methamphetamine and 3,170 gallons of chemical precursors worth nearly $40 million in Sinaloa state, part of increased efforts to combat drug trafficking amid pressure from President Trump, following a recent deployment of 10,000 soldiers to the border re...
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48% Bias Score
Canadian Report Warns of Negative U.S. Border Rhetoric
A February 2024 Canadian government report warned that negative U.S. rhetoric about the Canada-U.S. border could severely impact trade and travel, citing misrepresented facts about migration and drug smuggling, and prompting a $1.5 billion CAD border security investment.
Canadian Report Warns of Negative U.S. Border Rhetoric
A February 2024 Canadian government report warned that negative U.S. rhetoric about the Canada-U.S. border could severely impact trade and travel, citing misrepresented facts about migration and drug smuggling, and prompting a $1.5 billion CAD border security investment.
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48% Bias Score
One Pound of Fentanyl Seized in Seattle; Canada-U.S. Tensions Rise
U.S. Customs seized about a pound of fentanyl sent from Canada to the U.S. via courier on February 6th in Seattle; this comes amidst President Trump's claims of increased fentanyl trafficking from Canada, prompting proposed tariffs.
One Pound of Fentanyl Seized in Seattle; Canada-U.S. Tensions Rise
U.S. Customs seized about a pound of fentanyl sent from Canada to the U.S. via courier on February 6th in Seattle; this comes amidst President Trump's claims of increased fentanyl trafficking from Canada, prompting proposed tariffs.
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40% Bias Score
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