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DOJ's Gupta charges point to an amateur plot: Spooks

US Department of Justice indictments against Nikhil Gupta reveal a crude, amateur plot lacking basic intelligence tradecraft. Serving and retired officials highlight blatant violations of protocol, including direct communication with criminal middlemen and traceable electronics, suggesting a reckless haste that exposed the operation.

The Times of India · Feb 15

Who is Nikhil Gupta? Key accused in Pannun assassination plot who admitted guilt in US court

Indian national Nikhil Gupta has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a plot to assassinate Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in New York. Recruited by an Indian government official, Gupta allegedly sought a hitman, offering $100,000 for the killing. He faces up to 24 years in prison for murder-for-hire and conspiracy charges.

The Times of India · Feb 14

'$100,000 deal': What US justice department reveals about Pannun murder plot

An Indian national, Nikhil Gupta, has admitted guilt in a US court for orchestrating a $100,000 murder-for-hire plot against a US citizen. Prosecutors allege an Indian government employee directed the scheme targeting a Sikh separatist leader. Gupta's arrest in the Czech Republic led to his extradition and subsequent plea.

The Times of India · Feb 14

Mystery as another socialist South American leader vanishes without a trace

Bolivia’s ex-leader Evo Morales disappeared from public view just days after the capture of his close ally – former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Disgraced DEA agent who used his badge to protect drug trafficker friends gets 5 years in prison

The punishment was significantly less than the sentence prosecutors sought

The Independent UK · Jan 21

DOJ Announces Life Sentence for Venezuelan Kingpin Known as 'El Gordo,' One of the Country's Top Traffickers

Authorities say "El Gordo" worked with and paid bribes to high ranking officials throughout the Venezuelan government, including military generals, army officers, national police commissioners and senior members of the country's intelligence agencies.

Latin Times · Jan 19

Mike Pence Says Interim Regime Leader Rodriguez Is 'Not The Right Leader' For Venezuela: 'Move Forward As Quickly As Possible'

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he doesn't believe interim regime leader Delcy Rodriguez is "not the right leader" for Venezuela following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times · Jan 19

Venezuelan's Delcy Rodríguez Was Labeled As 'Priority Target' By DEA Before Rising To Power: Report

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez was labeled a "priority target" by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration years before rising to the top of the country's power structure, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Jan 19

10 Shocking Things You Can’t Buy (or Sell) at Yard Sales

If you’re anything like my wife (and many other Americans), you probably love a good yard sale. You can score great deals, and it feels somewhat like a treasure hunt. But that doesn’t mean that laws go out the window. When you’re setting up tables in the driveway, there are…

Clever Dude · Jan 12

The truth about how many drugs in the US come from Venezuela | Debunked

Donald Trump has claimed “a lot of drugs” are coming out of Venezuela - but do the figures back up the president’s claims?

The Independent UK · Jan 10