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Colombia’s Petro: Let's bury the violent drug war for good
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.

Video: Why is declaring war on Mexican cartels so popular?
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.