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20 hours ago

The U.S. is designating Ecuador's largest gangs as terrorists

QUITO, Ecuador The United States will designate two of Ecuador's most powerful gangs Los Lobos and Los Choneros as foreign terrorist organizations, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced during a one day visit to the South American country on Thursday. The move allows Washington to freeze assets, target associates and share intelligence with Ecuador for what Rubio described as "potentially lethal" operations. He pledged $13.5 million in security assistance and $6 million in drone technology to support Ecuador's fight against organized crime.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Colombia arrests alleged leader of Italian mafia in Latin America

Giuseppe Palermo, a leader of the Ndrangheta mafia, was captured in Colombia under an Interpol red notice sought by 196 countries.
Podcast
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

An astonishing tale of Lamborghinis, cocaine and the need to make a quick buck: best podcasts of the week

TJ Dominguez recounts his double life as a Lamborghini dealer and cocaine trafficker for Pablo Escobar, driven by family obligations.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

California indictment unsealed after reputed cartel boss killed in shootout with Mexican police

Mexican police crossed the Guatemalan border during a shootout, resulting in diplomatic tensions and the death of cartel leader Baldemar Don Valde Calderon-Carrillo.
France news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The Shocking True Story Behind Cocaine Air

The case of the pilots who transported a plane load of cocaine raises questions about innocence and accountability in criminal actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Pablo Escobar's top cocaine pilot details working for drug lord in new podcast

I had 30 Lamborghinis, and I dressed well... They brought me the car that matched the shirt that I decided to wear that day.
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Cannabis
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Retired Marine Corps officer caught with cocaine after plane emergency on California highway sent to prison

A retired Marine was sentenced to 30 months in prison for cocaine possession after a plane emergency forced his arrest.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Cocaine, corruption and bribes: the German port under siege by Europe's criminal drug gangs

Between 2018 and 2023 cocaine seizures rose by 750%, marking Germany as a significant European hub in the global cocaine trade, impacting addiction and corruption.
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Brooklyn
fromwww.danspapers.com
4 months ago

NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Running Hamptons Cocaine Delivery

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to cocaine distribution intended for the Hamptons, highlighting ongoing narcotics trafficking issues in upscale areas.
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