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EU Lawmaker on Terrorist Label for 'Cartel de los Soles': 'What Pablo Escobar Dreamed of, Maduro Has Achieved'

The European Parliament on Thursday urged the European Union to add Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles with 355 votes in favor and 173 against

Latin Times

US force has been used against drug traffickers before – but Trump’s plan is a dangerous escalation

The US president, Donald Trump, signed a secret directive on August 8 authorising the Pentagon to use military force against some Latin American drug cartels. To longtime observers of US foreign policy in the region, his directive only came as a partial surprise.

The Conversation

Colombia Presidential Hopeful Dies After June Rally Shooting

Colombian presidential candidate Miguel Uribe has died two months after being shot at a campaign rally, his family said Monday, as the attack rekindled fears of a return to the nation's violent past.

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Reader’s Vote: Adan Canto’s Most Iconic TV Roles

Hollywood still grieves the loss of actor Adan Canto, who died at age 42 after a private battle with appendix cancer.The Mexican-born actor began his career at 16 as a singer and guitarist, later transitioning into film and TV.He rose to prominence with commanding performances in cartel sagas, political thrillers,…

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Exclusive: Abu Shabab forces emerge as new militia in Gaza to challenge Hamas' control

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An astonishing tale of Lamborghinis, cocaine and the need to make a quick buck: best podcasts of the week

TJ Dominguez opens up about his extraordinary life doing drug runs for Pablo Escobar. Plus, the incredible story of Hollywood legend Hedy Lamarr

The Guardian - UK

Pablo Escobar's Cocaine Pilot Reveals He Originally Turned Him Down, Until He Offered Him Tens of Millions a Month

Pablo Escobar's former pilot says he turned down the cartel leader until being offered $20 million a month, leading to a lavish rise and eventual fall captured in a new podcast.

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‘I had 30 Lamborghinis’: Pablo Escobar’s top cocaine pilot gives first interview

Tirso ‘TJ’ Dominguez says Escobar paid him $20m monthly to fly planeloads of coke

The Guardian - US

Cocaine Hippos, Monkey Copyrights, and a Horse Named Justice: The Debate Over Animal Personhood

Are human courts the best venue to protect wild animals?

Reason

An alleged smuggler to Colombia's cartels had a secret ally: the DEA

A fugitive known as Colombia's “Contraband King” corrupted agents in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration with expensive trips, fine dining and even prostitutes

The Independent UK

Nazi War Criminal Who Escaped To South America Worked With Pablo Escobar: Report

Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie helped set up a top cartel in South America and worked with drug lord Pablo Escobar, according to a new report

Latin Times

Colombian Army Delivers New Blow To Gulf Clan Cartel, Killing Eight Operatives And Seizing Supplies

Recent attacks on the cartel's organizational structure include the death of "Chirimoya," a ringleader and close ally of "Chiquito Malo," the current leader of the Gulf Clan cartel

Latin Times

Carlos Lehder, Former Pablo Escobar Ally, Can Now Walk Free In Colombia

Carlos Lehder, a former leader of the Medellín Cartel and close ally of Pablo Escobar, was released in Colombia after a local judge ruled that his sentences are no longer enforceable

Latin Times

Pablo Escobar's Sister Claims The Drug Lord Was Not Killed But Rather Committed Suicide

In a rare interview, Pablo Escobar's sister, Alba Marina Gaviria broke her silence on the infamous drug lord and revealed new anecdotes and cartel secrets.

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3 best foreign language Netflix shows to watch after Squid Game

If you're happy with subtitles there are some amazing foreign language shows to stream – here are three of our favourites.

The Conversation

Colombia wants to ban Pablo Escobar and other narco-themed merchandise – here’s why

When you think of Colombia, what images come to mind? For some, it may be coffee or perhaps the country’s diverse landscapes and cultures. For many others, it will be cartels, crime and cocaine.

Latin Times

Thousands Flee Colombian Border Region, Seeking Refuge in Venezuela as Guerrilla Violence Escalates

Both the ELN and FARC-EMC have long fought for control over this drug-rich area, but recent violence marks a significant escalation.

The Guardian - UK

Pepe review – inside the beautiful mind of Pablo Escobar’s hippo

Huge and wayward docu-fictional meditation depicts the consciousness of a river horse shipped out to furnish the Colombian druglord’s estate

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The Independent UK

Pablo Escobar’s private jet turned into ‘world’s coolest’ Airbnb

A Boeing 727 rumoured to be owned by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar has been converted into an Airbnb in Bristol.

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Colombia's Legendary Drug Lord Deported Back Home

Fabio Ochoa, former Medellin cartel boss, returns to Colombia after U.S. prison release for drug trafficking.

The Independent UK

Legendary drug lord Fabio Ochoa is deported to Colombia after spending two decades in US prisons

One of Colombia’s legendary drug lords and a key operator of the Medellin cartel has been deported back to the South American country, after serving 25 years of a 30-year prison sentence in the United States

Latin Times

More Than a Dozen Big Cats Have Been Rescued From Cartel Members in Culiacán Since September

According to an animal rights activist, cartel members torture exotic animals such as lions and tigers by taking off their claws and fangs

Latin Times

Former Medellin Cartel Leader and Associate of Pablo Escobar Released From U.S. Prison After Serving 25-Year Sentence

Fabio Ochoa Vásquez was one of the leaders of the cartel between 1987 and 1992. He was featured in Forbes' annual billionaire list

The Independent UK

Infamous Narcos drug lord released from US prison after 25 years

Ochoa was first indicted for his alleged role in the killing of Barry Seal — whose life was popularized by Tom Cruise.

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