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Trump Says His Task Force Is Fighting a Foreign 'Invasion.' It's Busting Americans for Drugs Instead.

How Trump rebranded the war on drugs as a fight against illegal immigration

Reason

'We 100% Got People Killed': DEA Allowed Thousands of Fentanyl Pills on the Streets to Catch Bigger Fish

A DEA agent alleges the agency allowed fentanyl distribution to build cases against major traffickers, sparking debate over law enforcement tactics amid the overdose crisis.

International Business Times UK

DEA Failed To Seize Thousands Of Fentanyl Pills It Was Aware Of, Report Shows

The federal government failed to seize thousands of fentanyl pills in New Mexico that it was monitoring between 2023 and 2025, according to a whistleblower complaint.

International Business Times

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DEA let fentanyl flood New Mexico streets as whistleblower warns ‘we got people killed’

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The Independent UK

Millions of fentanyl pills, no seizures? DEA faces scrutiny over New Mexico operations

US drug agents reportedly let thousands of fentanyl pills enter New Mexico communities while pursuing larger drug trafficking rings. Critics argue this tactic endangered lives in a state already battling a severe opioid crisis. The DEA defends its actions, stating investigations were court-authorized and aimed at dismantling major criminal organizations,…

The Times of India

Staggering amounts of fentanyl hit US streets as the DEA watched and took no action, records show

DEA agents in New Mexico allegedly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto streets between 2023-2025, prioritizing larger cases over immediate seizures. This tactic, described by one agent as "poisoning our community," potentially endangered lives despite Justice Department guidelines urging seizure when "practicable."

The Economic Times

What a reporter found when uncovering why federal agents allowed a deadly drug to hit the streets

Associated Press journalist Jim Mustian explains how he reported and wrote a story that examined why the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico from 2023 to 2025

The Independent UK

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‘We poisoned our community:’ DEA agents blow whistle on controversial fentanyl tactic

This controversial tactic, revealed by three current and former DEA agents and government records reviewed by The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Rafael Caro Quintero Known as 'El Narco de Narcos' in Plea Talks with U.S. Over 1985 Murder of DEA Agent 'Kiki' Camarena

U.S. prosecutors confirm active plea negotiations are underway with legendary cartel kingpin Rafael Caro Quintero over the 1985 murder of DEA agent Kiki Camarena.

Latin Times

DEA Director Terrance Cole Warns World Cup Could Create Opportunities for Fentanyl Trafficking

According to the agency, fentanyl is now being mixed with other synthetic substances, including xylazine, nitazenes, cychlorphine and medetomidine, many of which are difficult to detect and are not approved for human consumption.

Latin Times

Trump’s ‘narco-terrorism’ war in Latin America evokes Reagan – then as now, it’s more about fighting leftists than drug runners

More than any other U.S. president in decades, Donald Trump has aggressively pursued military interventions in Latin America.

The Conversation

Is Bolivia's Protests Really Just About Politics? Why Bolivia's Drug Cartels May Have a Stake in Toppling Paz

Bolivia's crisis looks political — but the DEA's return, a billion-dollar cocaine trade, and Washington's accusations raise the cartel question.

Latin Times

I'm Worried Euphoria Is About To Make A Tragic Decision With One Of Its Leads

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Cinemablend

India faces test of oil, inflation and monsoon risks despite economic resilience, FinMin report shows

India's economy shows cautious resilience. Domestic strengths support the outlook despite global challenges. Manufacturing and services are growing. Labour markets are stable. Foreign exchange reserves offer protection. However, rising crude prices, tighter finances, and a weak monsoon pose risks. Inflation needs careful watching. Navigating the coming year requires adaptability to…

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Latin Times

Trump Admin Reportedly Told Prosecutors to 'Stand Down' on Delcy Rodríguez as Part of Venezuela Strategy

Rodríguez has been linked to nearly a dozen DEA investigations involving allegations ranging from drug trafficking and money laundering to gold smuggling

The Independent UK

The Latest: US forces carry out new defensive strikes on Iran

U.S. forces carried out new defensive strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump asserted Iran is “negotiating on fumes” and insisted November’s midterm elections in the United States won’t make him rush into a deal to end the nearly three-month-old conflict

The Independent UK

Trump administration orders prosecutors to pull back on probes against Venezuela leader

It remains unclear if prosecutors had implicated Delcy Rodríguez in any crimes or were preparing an indictment

The Economic Times

Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources say

Federal prosecutors in Miami have been instructed to halt criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, a longtime DEA target. This directive, aimed at fostering U.S. investment and stabilizing Venezuela, comes despite DEA records showing Rodriguez has been on law enforcement's radar since at least 2018. The move eases…

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International Business Times UK

Who Could Die Next in 'Euphoria' After Nate's Death? Season 3 Finale Theories Explained

Euphoria's Season 3 penultimate episode shocks fans with Nate Jacobs' death, sparking theories about the finale's potential tragedies and character fates.

Cinemablend

Sheriff Country's Season 2 Finale Left Me With 2 Burning Questions, And The Showrunner Answered Them

I had to ask Matt Lopez about these.

MarketBeat

Compass Pathways Eyes Q4 FDA Filing for Psilocybin Depression Drug After Phase 3 Wins

Compass Pathways (NASDAQ:CMPS) executives said the company remains on track to target a fourth-quarter New Drug Application filing for COMP360, its synthetic psilocybin treatment candidate for treatment-resistant depression, while preparing commercially for a potentially accelerated regulatory timel

Reason

Pennsylvania Family Says the DEA Battered Down Their Door While Raiding the Wrong Home

The family is suing the federal agency and their local police department for violating their Fourth Amendment rights.

Latin Times

DEA Probe Into Drug Routes Around the Bahamas Deepens After Arrest of Politically Connected Trafficker

Federal prosecutors say the case is connected to a broader investigation into Colombian cocaine shipments routed through The Bahamas and into South Florida using corrupt officials

Latin Times

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales Denounces Alleged CIA Plot Amid Bolivia Unrest

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales is once again accusing the United States and the CIA of trying to remove him from Bolivia's political scene, this time claiming there are active plans to "kidnap" him as the South American country faces growing unrest, road blockades and clashes between protesters and police.

The Independent UK

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts

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