Latin America
Why today's gang violence in Ecuador shouldn't shock you
But the response could make it even worse
January 11, 2024
drug war
Washington Politics
Ripping up Trump's 'battle plan' of attack on Mexico's cartels
Chasing drug gangs and an endless rotation of kingpins into the cities and mountains — do we really want another Afghanistan?
April 03, 2023
Latin America
Honduran President Hernandez was Washington's man, until he wasn't
The former leader spent years stealing, defrauding, trafficking drugs and worse. When he wasn't useful anymore, the US indicted him.
March 01, 2022
Global Crises
'Otoniel' is no mere kingpin. He's a creature of bad US-Colombia policy.
A flood of Washington funding has ensured that bad guys like Dario Antonio Usua have flourished. That won't end with his capture.
November 15, 2021
Global Crises
'Plan Mexico' was militarized drug war policy at its worst
An effort to replace the Merida Initiative is a welcome relief, as many blame US guns and money for increased violence and corruption.
October 20, 2021
Global Crises
Why the 'war on drugs' failed and what the US should do next
Record high overdoses in the COVID-era highlight the need for drastic and rapid course correction.
July 16, 2021
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