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DEA supervisor arrested as US shutters Dominican Republic office during visa-fraud probe

A supervisor of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s office in the Dominican Republic has been taken into custody amid an investigation into abuse of a U.S. visa program for confidential informants, a current and former U.S. official briefed on the matter told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation

The U.S. Justice Department is targeting Alex Saab, a businessman linked to Nicolás Maduro, in an investigation that could impact the U.S. prosecution of the deposed Venezuelan leader

The Independent UK

Where’s Evo? Missing Morales mystery as Bolivia’s ex-president goes to ground

Once a highly visible figure despite being wanted on human trafficking charges, the former leader has not been seen since shortly after the US kidnapped Venezuela’s president

The Guardian - US

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Mystery as another socialist South American leader vanishes without a trace

Bolivia’s ex-leader Evo Morales disappeared from public view just days after the capture of his close ally – former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

The Independent UK

Disgraced DEA agent who used his badge to protect drug trafficker friends gets 5 years in prison

The punishment was significantly less than the sentence prosecutors sought

The Independent UK

DOJ Announces Life Sentence for Venezuelan Kingpin Known as 'El Gordo,' One of the Country's Top Traffickers

Authorities say "El Gordo" worked with and paid bribes to high ranking officials throughout the Venezuelan government, including military generals, army officers, national police commissioners and senior members of the country's intelligence agencies.

Latin Times

Mike Pence Says Interim Regime Leader Rodriguez Is 'Not The Right Leader' For Venezuela: 'Move Forward As Quickly As Possible'

Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said he doesn't believe interim regime leader Delcy Rodriguez is "not the right leader" for Venezuela following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.

Latin Times

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Venezuelan's Delcy Rodríguez Was Labeled As 'Priority Target' By DEA Before Rising To Power: Report

Venezuela's interim leader Delcy Rodríguez was labeled a "priority target" by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration years before rising to the top of the country's power structure, according to a new report.

Latin Times

10 Shocking Things You Can’t Buy (or Sell) at Yard Sales

If you’re anything like my wife (and many other Americans), you probably love a good yard sale. You can score great deals, and it feels somewhat like a treasure hunt. But that doesn’t mean that laws go out the window. When you’re setting up tables in the driveway, there are…

Clever Dude

The truth about how many drugs in the US come from Venezuela | Debunked

Donald Trump has claimed “a lot of drugs” are coming out of Venezuela - but do the figures back up the president’s claims?

The Independent UK

Retired Green Beret Whistleblower Claims 'ICE Trains in Israel' to Bring 'Apartheid Tactics' in the US

Retired Green Beret Anthony Aguilar claims ICE agents train in Israel and bring the same crowd-control and aprthetid tactics back to the US.

International Business Times UK

‘You’re gonna feel the fabric of freedom’: Small Maine company’s phones are blowing up after Maduro was spotted wearing something of theirs

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AI images of Maduro capture reap millions of views on social media

Lack of verified information and advanced AI tools make it difficult to separate fact from fiction on US attack

The Guardian - US

Trump Reportedly Decided To Approve Maduro's Capture After Rejections Of a Deal To Leave Power In Exchange For Amnesty

President Donald Trump decided to approve the capture of Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro after his repeated rejections of deals to leave power in exchange for amnesty, according to a new report.

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Maduro is now in the U.S. to face criminal charges after deposed Venezuelan leader smiles while escorted by DEA agents

After arriving at a small airport in New York City's northern suburbs, Maduro was flown by helicopter to Manhattan.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Taunts Maduro With Video Arriving In DEA Office: 'Perp Walked'

One of the Trump administration's social media accounts taunted Nicolas Maduro after his capture in Venezuela, posting a picture of him arriving in a DEA office in New York.

The Independent UK

‘Captured’ Maduro walks DEA hallway: Official White House account releases video

The White House’s official Rapid Response 47 account released video Sunday appearing to show Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in U.S. custody, walking down a hallway inside the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New York offices.

The Mary Sue

‘How is that determined?’: Louisiana woman goes to CVS to pick up her prescription. Then she’s told they can’t because they’ve reached their limit

A CVS customer from a small town in Louisiana tries to pick up a new prescription. However, the pharmacist refuses to fill it, saying that she has to wait until the new year.

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Latin Times

Mexican Navy Announces Death Toll Of Train Derailment Rises To 14

Mexico's Navy Secretariat confirmed an additional death linked to the derailment of the Interoceanic Train that occurred Dec. 28.

Latin Times

Cartel Turf Wars Will Fuel Recruitment Of Minors To Replenish Ranks, Former DEA Agent Says

Ongoing turf wars among Mexico's most powerful cartels will further fuel the recruitment of minors to replenish their dwindling ranks, according to a former top Drug Enforcement Agency agent.

Latin Times

Longtime Friend and Right-Hand Man of Sinaloa Cartel's 'Chapitos' Leader Killed in Mexico City

Óscar Noé Medina González, also known as "El Panu" was also a key figure in Los Chapitos' drug trafficking operations, including its expansion of fentanyl distribution in Mexico and the United States.

The Guardian - US

Inside the US’s psychedelic church boom, where taking drugs is legal

Religious groups using banned drugs are increasingly testing the limits of faith and law – and winning

Reason

Trump's Marijuana Order Vindicates Longstanding Criticism of the Plant's Legal Classification

In addition to its symbolic significance, rescheduling the drug will facilitate research and provide tax relief to state-licensed cannabis suppliers.

International Business Times UK

Trump Recognises Medical Marijuana for 6 Million Americans — GOP Cries 'Cartel Threat'

Trump's executive order moves marijuana to Schedule III, affecting 6 million patients. Cannabis stocks plunge 27% amid fears of Big Pharma entering the market. GOP lawmakers warn of cartel threats.

Reason

Trump's Plan To Reclassify Marijuana Would Leave Federal Prohibition Essentially Untouched

The main practical benefits would be tax relief for the cannabis industry and fewer barriers to medical research.

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