drug trafficking

Argentina agrees to extradite alleged drug trafficker Fred Machado to the United States

Argentina’s Supreme Court Approves Extradition of Alleged Drug Trafficker to the US Argentina’s Supreme Court (CSJN) has approved the extradition of alleged drug trafficker Federico Andrés “Fred” Machado to the United States,…

4 days ago

Latin America

Trump halts diplomatic communications with Maduro as tensions escalate over Venezuela crisis

Trump Halts Diplomatic Contact with Venezuela, Escalates Tensions U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a complete halt to diplomatic contacts with Nicolás Maduro’s government, marking a new escalation in Washington’s confrontation with…

4 days ago

Latin America

Libertarian congressman José Luis Espert withdraws from reelection bid amid drug trafficking scandal

Libertarian Congressman José Luis Espert Withdraws Reelection Bid Amid Drug-Trafficking Allegations Libertarian Congressman José Luis Espert announced on Sunday that he will withdraw his reelection bid for the federal Congress following revelations…

6 days ago

Latin America

José Luis Espert admits to $200,000 connection with imprisoned drug trafficker

Scandal Implicates Argentine Deputy Candidate in Drug Trafficking Case The election campaign in Argentina is rocked by a scandal involving José Luis Espert, the deputy candidate for President Javier Milei’s party, La…

1 week ago

World

Colombian president condemns U.S. missile strike on boat, labels it as murder

Colombian President Criticizes U.S. Military Action Against Alleged Drug Traffickers Colombian President Gustavo Petro has condemned a recent U.S. military action that resulted in the destruction of a fifth vessel in international…

1 week ago

World

Colombian president criticizes U.S. drug policy and military actions near Venezuela

Gustavo Petro rejects U.S. military strikes near Venezuela and likens Gaza to Nazi experiments. On Monday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced recent U.S. military operations and criticized the U.S. decision to “decertify”…

3 weeks ago

World

Venezuela sends detailed letter to U.S. refuting drug trafficking allegations and asserting sovereignty

President Nicolás Maduro has formally sent a detailed letter to former U.S. President Donald Trump, directly confronting longstanding allegations of state involvement in drug trafficking. This unprecedented communication marks a strategic effort…

3 weeks ago

World

Trump denies intention of regime change in Venezuela amidst drug trafficking operations

Trump Denies Regime Change Intentions in Venezuela Amid Drug Trafficking Operations President Donald Trump asserted on September 18 that there was “no discussion of regime change in Venezuela” during a press conference…

3 weeks ago

World

US journalist claims government misuses military for profit and covers up drug trafficking evidence

US Investigative Journalist Exposes Drug Trafficking at Fort Bragg In a recent interview, investigative journalist Seth Harp asserted that the US government is perpetuating conflicts abroad to benefit the arms industry, a…

3 weeks ago

World

Venezuelan officials allege ties between drug trafficker Levi Enrique Lopez Bati and DEA in false-flag plot

Venezuelan Authorities Target Drug Trafficker Linked to Ongoing Operations Venezuelan authorities have captured Levi Enrique Lopez Bati, identified as a significant figure in international drug trafficking, following the seizure of over three…

4 weeks ago

World

Venezuelan minister accuses DEA of planning false-flag drug operation against the country

The DEA was involved in the drug trafficking plot, he said. On September 17, 2025, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) of planning a false-flag operation…

4 weeks ago

World

Venezuela dismisses U.S. drug trafficking report as baseless and politically motivated

Venezuela Rejects U.S. Drug Trafficking Report On September 16, 2025, the Government of Venezuela emphatically rejected a report from the U.S. Department of State that claims the country is a significant transit…

4 weeks ago

World

Colombia’s armed forces to end reliance on U.S. weapons following decertification in drug fight

Colombia’s Leadership Shifts Focus Amid U.S. Decertification in Drug War Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday that the country’s Armed Forces will cease reliance on U.S. weaponry, following Washington’s decision to…

4 weeks ago

World

China criticizes U.S. actions over Venezuelan fishing boat incident, warns on sovereignty issues

Beijing warns Washington against misusing drug trafficking efforts to compromise global security On September 15, 2025, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian condemned U.S. actions that he claims “seriously undermine the sovereignty,…

4 weeks ago

World

Senator Murphy questions Trump’s military action against Venezuelan boat without congressional approval

Connecticut lawmaker calls strike ineffective against drug trafficking. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy questioned President Donald Trump’s authority to attack a boat off the Venezuelan coast without prior authorization from Congress,…

4 weeks ago

World

Posorja port in Ecuador identified as key cocaine trafficking route to Europe

Escalating Drug Trafficking Linked to Ecuador’s Posorja Port In a startling rise of drug trafficking activity, Ecuador’s Posorja port terminal has become a prominent exit point for cocaine shipments to Europe, leading…

4 weeks ago

World

Posorja port in Ecuador becomes a key cocaine trafficking hub to Europe

Drug Trafficking Surge Linked to Ecuador’s Posorja Port In a stark manifestation of crime’s grip on commerce, Ecuador’s Posorja port terminal has become a primary outflow point for cocaine trafficking to Europe,…

4 weeks ago

World

Ecuador’s Posorja port emerges as a key cocaine trafficking hub for Europe

Escalating Drug Trade Through Ecuador’s Posorja Port Amid Rising Violence In a concerning development, Ecuador has emerged as the leading cocaine exporter globally, predominantly via the Posorja terminal, a strategic port linking…

1 month ago

World

Venezuelan minister labels DEA as world’s largest drug cartel amid growing tensions

Diosdado Cabello urges action against international hostility. On September 11, 2025, Diosdado Cabello, secretary of Venezuela’s ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV) and interior minister, described the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as…

1 month ago

World

U.S. homeland security official pledges support for Belgium in combating cocaine cartels

Belgian PM Bart De Wever welcomes U.S. help in the war on drugs amid epidemic of violence.…

1 month ago

World

US homeland security secretary visits Antwerp to enhance collaboration on drug trafficking

US Secretary of Homeland Security Visits Antwerp to Combat Drug Trafficking Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever welcomed US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at the Port House in Antwerp on…

1 month ago

Politics

Venezuela asserts sovereignty amid military operations against drug trafficking

Venezuela’s Military Intensifies Anti-Trafficking Operations Amid Rising Tensions In a decisive move to bolster national security, Venezuela’s Defense Minister, General Vladimir Padrino Lopez, announced significant outcomes from the Bolivarian National Armed Forces…

1 month ago

World

UN urges respect for international law following US attack in the Caribbean that killed eleven

UN Calls for Adherence to International Law Following Deadly US Anti-Drug Operation The United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office has called for compliance with international law in drug trafficking enforcement actions, following…

1 month ago

World

Venezuela neutralizes 402 aircraft linked to drug trafficking operations

Venezuela Captures 402 Aircraft Linked to Drug Trafficking On September 5, 2025, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez announced that the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) have neutralized a total of 402…

1 month ago

World

Venezuelan interior minister claims U.S. actions violate international law amid alleged regime-change strategy

Diosdado Cabello alleges that U.S. military operations in the Caribbean are part of a ‘regime-change’ strategy. On September 3, 2025, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello accused the United States of waging a…

1 month ago

World

Venezuelan FM criticizes Marco Rubio’s dismissal of UN drug trafficking reports

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Rejects U.S. Claims on Drug Trafficking On Thursday, Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil condemned remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who disregarded United Nations reports indicating…

1 month ago

World

Declassified US document connects former Colombian president Álvaro Uribe to Medellín Cartel

Declassified US Intelligence Document Links Former Colombian President Uribe to Drug Trafficking A declassified 1991 list from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has confirmed that former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe Vélez…

1 month ago

World

Rubio criticizes UN reports while advocating for intervention in Latin America

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s Controversial Statements on Drug Trafficking In a recent press conference in Ecuador, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed international reports on drug trafficking, advancing a…

1 month ago

World

Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces meeting with Marco Rubio to finalize security agreement

U.S. Secretary of State to Visit Mexico for Bilateral Security Agreement Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Mexico on September 3rd to formalize…

1 month ago

World

Venezuelan military seizes drugs and dismantles narco shipyards near Colombian border

Five Colombians Accused of Constructing Fiberglass Submarines for Drug Trafficking On August 27, 2025, the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) seized 2,769 kilograms of marijuana and 77 kilograms of cocaine in Amazonas…

1 month ago

World

Sheinbaum’s presidency: navigating sovereignty and cooperation with the DEA in Mexico’s security strategy

The Sovereignty Dilemma on Mexico’s Security Agenda Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency marks a significant turning point in Mexico’s relationship with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), reports 24brussels. Sheinbaum steps into office…

2 months ago

World

U.S. military maneuvers in the Caribbean intensify pressure on Venezuela’s sovereignty

In August 2025, the United States initiated an aggressive naval operation in the Caribbean, deploying three warships near Venezuela under the pretext of combating drug trafficking. This move is seen as part…

2 months ago

World

Venezuelan interior minister challenges US claims on drug trafficking routes

Venezuelan Interior Minister Challenges U.S. Narrative on Drug Trafficking On August 25, 2025, Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello outlined measures taken by his government to combat drug trafficking and associated criminal organizations,…

2 months ago

World

Venezuelan defense minister highlights citizen response to enlistment amid anti-drug operations

Venezuela Intensifies Military Operations Against Drug Trafficking On August 23, 2025, Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez announced the launch of nine simultaneous operations aimed at combating drug traffickers and criminals. This…

2 months ago

World

DEA reports highlight the U.S. as a hub for drug trafficking and money laundering

The National Drug Threat Assessments establish that the problem is not outside the United States but within it. The latest reports from the National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) indicate a troubling reality:…

2 months ago

World

Venezuela rejects U.S. accusations of drug trafficking amid rising diplomatic tensions

Venezuela Rejects U.S. Accusations of Drug Trafficking The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela formally rejected accusations from the United States regarding alleged ties to international drug trafficking, characterizing the claims as “threats and…

2 months ago

World

Venezuela criticizes U.S. drug trafficking claims amid regional military buildup

Venezuela Condemns U.S. Drug Trafficking Allegations Amid Military Maneuvers Venezuelan officials have strongly rejected U.S. allegations linking Caracas to drug trafficking, characterizing these claims as a pretext for potential military aggression as…

2 months ago

World

Venezuelan MP rejects US claims of a drug cartel as a pretext for intervention

Venezuelan Deputy Denies Existence of “Cartel de los Soles” Jesus Brito, a deputy of the Democratic Action party in Venezuela’s National Assembly, has rejected claims regarding the existence of the “Cartel de…

2 months ago

World

Honduras denies U.S. claims of drug trafficking involvement amid ongoing counter-narcotics efforts

Honduran Government Denies U.S. Drug Trafficking Allegations The Honduran Government vehemently rejected accusations from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, claiming that Venezuela is financing drug trafficking operations to the United States. Officials…

2 months ago

World

Venezuela unveils evidence of terrorist plot linked to drug trafficking networks

Venezuela Unveils Alleged Terrorist Plot Linked to Colombian Drug Traffickers Venezuela’s Minister of Interior, Justice and Peace, Diosdado Cabello Rondón, presented what he described as conclusive evidence of a terrorist plot orchestrated…

2 months ago

World

Colombian president orders armed forces to recognize shared identity with Venezuela

Petro Orders Unified Defense with Venezuela Amid Rising Tensions Colombian President Gustavo Petro has directed the armed forces of Colombia and Venezuela to regard their nations as one people, stating, “Colombia and…

2 months ago

World

Ten arrests and nearly 1.5m seized in Brussels money laundering case

Ten people have been arrested and nearly 1.5 million euros seized in a Brussels money laundering case, reported the Brussels public prosecutor’s office. In the case, drug money was passed on to…

5 months ago

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