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Venezuelan VP Says Trump Should Target Pacific Routes, Not Caribbean, 'If Stopping Drug Flow Is the Real Goal'

"It would be much easier for the United States to combat and pursue money laundering within its own territory than to send ships to threaten a peaceful nation like Venezuela," added Vice President Rodriguez

Latin Times · Sep 9, 2025

Venezuelan VP Claims Drug Seizures Increased Fivefold Since DEA's Exit: 'We Know We Do It Better'

Vice President Rodríguez cited United Nations drug reports from the last 27 years, which she said do not classify Venezuela as a significant route for cocaine trafficking

Latin Times · Sep 9, 2025

What is medetomidine? The animal sedative turning up in opioid deaths

The veterinary sedative, normally used to sedate pets, is increasingly being mixed with heroin and fentanyl

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

An animal sedative keeps turning up in opioid deaths – what you need to know about medetomidine

A dangerous new drug adulterant is spreading through America’s illicit opioid supply, and it’s making overdoses significantly harder to reverse. Medetomidine, a veterinary sedative normally used to sedate pets, is increasingly being mixed with heroin and fentanyl, creating a cocktail that experts warn could be far deadlier than previous street…

The Conversation · Sep 5, 2025

U.S. Prosecutors Present More Than 76,000 Documents in First Hearing for Former CJNG Financial Operator

"El Cuini" was among 26 individuals recently extradited to the U.S. for alleged ties to organized crime and drug trafficking; he is the brother-in-law of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as "El Mencho," leader of the Jalisco Cartel.

Latin Times · Aug 30, 2025

Who Is Iván Archibaldo Guzmán, El Chapo's Son and Sinaloa Cartel Leader Hunted By ICE and DEA

Experts in Mexico's organized crime are convinced that Ivan Archivaldo Guzman, one of El Chapo Guzman's many offsprings, is the current leader of the cartel. ICE is offering $10MM for information leading to his arrest.

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2025

Balancing kratom’s potential benefits and risks − new legislation in Colorado seeks to minimize harm

David Bregger had never heard of kratom before his son, Daniel, 33, died in Denver in 2021 from using what he thought was a natural and safe remedy for anxiety.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2025

Prosecutors suddenly drop case against Miami attorney accused of bribing DEA agents

Prosecutors have agreed to drop criminal charges against a prominent Miami defense attorney accused of orchestrating a bribery conspiracy two former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration supervisors

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

27 Arrested In New Hampshire Drug Bust Feds Say Is 'Directly' Tied To Sinaloa Cartel

Federal authorities announced the arrest of 27 people in New Hampshire related to an drug seizure operation they say is tied to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Latin Times · Aug 28, 2025

Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ pleads guilty to racketeering in New York

Ismael Zambada was co-founder of Sinaloa cartel led by Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, now imprisoned in US

The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2025