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State Ag employees told police they were wary of Sid Miller’s political consultant. Now he’s the agency’s chief of staff.

Todd Smith was Miller’s longtime political consultant when he admitted to soliciting bribes for licenses the agency typically issues for $100. Miller then put him on the payroll at $218,000 per year.

The Texas Tribune

Claudia Sheinbaum Rejects U.S. Strikes On Its Soil: 'No Foreign Government Can Violate Mexico's Sovereignty'

On Tuesday, Sheinbaum denied reports that her administration had reached an agreement with the DEA to "dismantle cartel gatekeepers and combat synthetic drug trafficking."

Latin Times

Venezuelan Vice President Slams DEA Chief Over Claims About Being a 'Narco-Terrorist State': 'The Real Cartel Is Up North'

Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez slammed DEA Chief Terry Cole over his claim that the Venezuelan regime is collaborating with Colombian guerrilla groups to ship "record amounts of cocaine" to Mexican cartels that later traffic it into the U.S.

Latin Times

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DEA Chief Says 'Narco-Terrorist State' Venezuela is Working With Colombian Guerilla Groups to Ship Cocaine Through Mexico

The head of the DEA, Terry Cole, accused Venezuela of collaborating with Colombian guerrilla groups to ship "record amounts of cocaine" to Mexican cartels

Latin Times

Tilray's High Hopes: The Catalyst Driving Cannabis Stocks

Tilray's stock rally is fueled by market anticipation of a U.S. cannabis rescheduling decision, a key catalyst for the entire cannabis sector's future.

MarketBeat

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum denies knowledge of US drug initiative

Sheinbaum’s remarks come in response to the US unveiling a ‘bold bilateral initiative’ to combat drug trafficking.

Al Jazeera

Mexico says there's no agreement with DEA for new border enforcement collaboration

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum says there’s no agreement with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

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Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Reaching An Agreement With DEA To Crack Down On Cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the claim that her administration reached a deal with the Drug Enforcement Agency to carry out an initiative to crack down on cartels

Latin Times

Beshear bans drug in Kentucky that's being targeted by attorneys general across the nation

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has taken emergency action to ban the sale of a synthetic drug known as “designer Xanax” in his state

The Independent UK

DC area restaurants lose patrons as Trump’s police takeover leads to drop in reservations

Fewer people made seated reservations at restaurants in DC this past week than in any state, compared to the same time last year

The Independent UK

Matthew Perry death: timeline of the Investigation into the Friends actor’s passing

Perry died from the ‘acute effects of ketamine’ aged 54 in October 23 — but how did we get to that point?

Evening Standard

January 6 police dismiss Trump’s newfound zeal to tackle violence in DC

Officers who were attacked by the pro-Trump mob in 2021 are unimpressed by the crime crackdown: ‘Whenever he says he’s all for law and order, I have a bridge to sell you’

The Guardian - US

La Mayiza Could Win Sinaloa Cartel War Over Los Chapitos By the End of the Year, Report Suggests

According to a new report from CrashOut, sources within La Mayiza said they are confident they will achieve victory against Los Chapitos by the end of the year.

Latin Times

Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police

US capital city’s law enforcement will remain under control of its chief, Pamela Smith

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The Independent UK

DC homeless camps cleared out in Trump takeover as Bondi replaces police commissioner with DEA chief

‘I’d like to invite the president to spend some time here in a tent with us,’ one homeless person in DC said

The Independent UK

Terry Cole, chosen to take over DC's police force, has spent 22 years at DEA

Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington’s “emergency police commissioner” as she carries out President Donald Trump’s unprecedented decision to take over the Washington police department

The Independent UK

In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasks

Federal agents who typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers or cyber criminals have fanned out across the nation’s capital

The Guardian - US

Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police and signals he’ll target other cities next

President’s comments come as White House takes credit for dozens of arrests as part of campaign to fight ‘crime crisis’ city’s leaders say doesn’t exist

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Al Jazeera

Mexico expels 26 alleged cartel members in latest deal with Trump

The agreement comes as Mexico continues to negotiate with the Trump administration over its tariff threats.

The Guardian - US

Mexico expels 26 cartel figures wanted by US officials in deal with White House

High-ranking figures extradited to US as Trump officials ratchet pressure on networks sending drugs across border

The Conversation

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.

Latin Times

FBI Director Patel Says Trump's Order To Conduct Military Strikes On Cartels Will Increase Fentanyl Seizures

Fentanyl seizures have climbed by 25% in the U.S. since Trump took office, according to FBI director Kash Patel

Reason

Hostile Takeover: Trump Federalizes Law Enforcement and Deploys National Guard in D.C.

Despite an apparent drop in the city’s violent crime, President Donald Trump announced a “public safety emergency” in D.C., deploying 800 of the city’s National Guard and over 450 federal law enforcement officers.

Latin Times

Mexican President Sheinbaum Backs U.S. Decision Not to Seek Death Penalty in 'Mayo' Zambada Case

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration supports the decision to not seek the death penalty for several drug lords incarcerated in the U.S.

Latin Times

DOJ Won't Seek Death Penalty For Top Cartel Leaders 'El Mayo' Zambada and Rafael Caro Quintero

The Department of Justice won't seek the death penalty for three top cartel leaders incarcerated in the country

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