Drug Cartels

Soldiers keep up clash with cartel gunmen

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

A day after the Mexican army killed the country’s most powerful drug lord, the picturesque town where it happened was a study in contrasts. Children whose classes had been suspended by the outbreak of violence played in cobblestone streets and tourist shops were open on Tapalpa’s main plaza Monday. But gunshots also rang out across town.

Violence erupts in Mexico "El Mencho" killed in military operation

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

Violent clashes erupted in parts of western Mexico on Sunday amid a military operation that led to the death of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader, triggering widespread security concerns throughout the region. Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho".

‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an “emergency” meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world’s police force and court, and to immediately release Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Who is Cilia Flores, Venezuela’s ‘first combatant’?

Perspective: Woke Wilma

First Lady Cilia Flores was abducted with her husband, President Nicolas Maduro, on Saturday. Who is she?

‘60 Minutes’ Report Yanked by Bari Weiss Leaks Online After It Was Accidentally Streamed on Canadian TV App

Perspective: Anya Seraphine

‘60 Minutes’ Report Yanked by Bari Weiss Leaks Online After It Was Accidentally Streamed on Canadian TV App. On Substack, creator Yashar Ali, posted the segment in its entirety on his profile.

Escalating militarization of drug war

Perspective: Dr. Kian Mercer

Trump has already declared the drug cartels terrorist organizations and ordered military strikes against suspected drug boats. Now he's declaring fentanyl a WMD. Experts on street drugs and fentanyl are skeptical these moves will reduce the supply of fentanyl on America's streets or reduce overdose.