Latin America
The rise and fall of loyal US client Juan Orlando Hernandéz
After Washington cut him loose the ex-Honduran president was convicted of drug trafficking and now faces life in prison
April 01, 2024
war on drugs
Latin America
Colombia’s Petro: Let's bury the violent drug war for good
The new president wants to create an alliance for less militarized policies. Biden should buy in.
September 26, 2023
Video Section
Video: Why is declaring war on Mexican cartels so popular?
A growing number of Republicans have called for military action to address the fentanyl crisis. A new video from the Quincy Institute explores what is behind this idea.
September 06, 2023
Analysis
Another war on drugs won't solve the fentanyl crisis
Washington should ditch the military rhetoric and refocus efforts on work with China and Mexico.
July 31, 2023
Analysis
Why designating Mexican cartels terrorists would make things worse
Stopping the flow of fentanyl into the United States will require a more thoughtful, diplomatic approach.
June 19, 2023
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
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