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ICC Pretrial Moves Duterte Case Forward on Crimes Against Humanity
world4 days ago

ICC Pretrial Moves Duterte Case Forward on Crimes Against Humanity

At The Hague, ICC prosecutors outlined charges that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte oversaw a deadly anti-drug crackdown and encouraged death squads with fear and rewards; the pretrial hearing seeks to determine if a full trial is warranted on three counts of crimes against humanity, with judges given 60 days to decide. Duterte did not attend; his defense claims the prosecution cherry-picks rhetoric and questions the court's jurisdiction, amid ongoing debate and protests over accountability for killings in the drug war.

via AP News|
#crimes-against-humanity#drug-war#duterte
Trump labels fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' amid drug war escalation
world2 months ago

Trump labels fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction' amid drug war escalation

Donald Trump signed an executive order designating fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction,' aiming to escalate efforts against drug cartels and trafficking, though experts question the threat of weaponization. The move includes directing military and justice agencies to combat production and distribution, amid ongoing tensions with drug cartels and concerns over public health and drug addiction in the US.

via The Guardian|
#drug-trafficking#drug-war#fentanyl
U.S. Criticizes Colombia's Progress in Drug War Efforts
world5 months ago

U.S. Criticizes Colombia's Progress in Drug War Efforts

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the US for adding Colombia to a list of countries failing to combat drug trafficking, accusing the US of interfering in Colombian politics. The US decertified Colombia's efforts in the drug war, citing increased cocaine production and lack of progress, but waived sanctions. Petro responded by asserting Colombia's sovereignty and criticizing US policies, amid rising tensions and a surge in coca cultivation.

via AP News|
#colombia#decertification#drug-war
U.S. Criticizes Colombia and Venezuela for Drug War Failures
world5 months ago

U.S. Criticizes Colombia and Venezuela for Drug War Failures

The U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner for the first time since 1997 due to its failure to meet drug control obligations, amid rising cocaine production and strained relations between the two countries. Despite this, the U.S. stopped short of imposing sanctions, maintaining aid and security cooperation, but the move signals dissatisfaction and could impact regional stability and U.S.-Colombia relations.

via NPR|
#cocaine-production#colombia#decertification
"Mexican Cartels' Deadly Use of Land Mines and Roadside Bombs Claims Lives of Soldiers and Civilians"
crime-and-violence2 years ago

"Mexican Cartels' Deadly Use of Land Mines and Roadside Bombs Claims Lives of Soldiers and Civilians"

Mexican drug cartels are increasingly using improvised land mines in their warfare, resulting in deaths and injuries to both soldiers and civilians in the Tierra Caliente region. The use of land mines, along with other sophisticated weaponry such as drones and grenade launchers, marks an alarming escalation of violence in Mexico. Experts attribute the rise of land mines to an influx of mercenary fighters from Colombia, who bring bomb-making technology to rural Mexico. The widespread use of land mines has turned the region into a literal minefield, causing fear and displacement among residents. The Mexican government and the U.S. have increased support to combat the use of explosives, but the conflict continues to pose a significant threat to the local population.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#cartels#crime-and-violence#drug-war
Journalist Fatality Adds to Mexico's Escalating Cartel Crisis
crime2 years ago

Journalist Fatality Adds to Mexico's Escalating Cartel Crisis

Another journalist, Nelson Matus, has been killed in Mexico, adding to the growing number of reporters who have lost their lives in the country's intensifying drug war. Matus, the director of a local news organization, had previously survived an assassination attempt in 2019. His death highlights the concerning increase in journalist murders in Mexico and the toll the drug war has taken on local newsrooms. Acapulco, once known for its beach resorts, has become a hub for narco violence. Mexico has been one of the deadliest places for journalists, with at least 52 killings documented in the past five years.

via ABC News|
#crime#drug-war#impunity