Tag: drug trafficking
“We Are Doing It to Survive”—In Cape Town, the Drug Trade Feels Inevitable
Cape Town, South Africa, is a city renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant ...
Why Ecuador Is Partnering in US Drug-War Strikes
On March 6, the United States “Department of War” released its latest Hollywood movie ...
The Kingpin Effect: Violence From “El Mencho” Killing Far From Over
Violence erupted across Mexico in the immediate aftermath of the February 22 killing of ...
Feds Seek Public Comment on Meth Sentencing, Untouched for Decades
The United States Sentencing Commission is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the ...
GAO Went Undercover to Almost Prove That Drugs Are Sold Online
On December 18 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on fentanyl and ...
“Clock Starts to Tick,” Amid Trump’s Venezuela Build-Up
The United States continues its heavy military build-up in the Caribbean, and continues to ...
Feds Take Small Steps Away From Life Sentences for Street-Level Drug Selling
New amendments to federal sentencing guidelines will put less of an emphasis on the ...
“Murder on the High Seas”—Trump’s Drug-War Strike Crosses New Line
The history of the global drug war is rife with murder and mayhem caused ...
Federal Drug Trafficking Data Show Who Gets Prosecuted for Overdose
Data from the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) show that under 7 percent of ...
Mexico’s Lawsuit Against US Gunmakers Reaches Supreme Court
Do gun manufacturers in the United States bear responsibility for thousands of murders by ...
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