DRUG TRAFFICKING

Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise as U. S. Cuts Aid to Colombia

The U. S. has decided to stop sending aid to Colombia. President Trump said this is because Colombia's leader, President Petro, isn't doing enough to stop drug production. Trump called Petro some harsh names and said he better take action or the U. S. will. Colombia's defense minister defended Petro, saying Colombia has been fighting drug trafficking and has lost man...

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Takes Aim at Suspected Drug Runners, Sparks Debate

The U. S. military recently targeted and destroyed another boat suspected of carrying drugs, resulting in three fatalities. This incident marks the seventh such attack in the past month. The boat was allegedly linked to a Colombian guerrilla group, and officials claim it was transporting a significant amount of narcotics along a known drug-trafficking route. The str...

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

US Sends Drug Boat Survivors Back Home

A recent military action in the Caribbean has led to a unique situation. Two survivors from a drug boat strike are being sent back to their home countries. This is the first time something like this has happened under the current administration. The US military struck a suspected drug vessel on Thursday. It was carrying four people, two of whom did not survive. The ...

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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Action Against Drug Trafficking in the Caribbean

The U. S. military recently targeted a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean. This incident marked the sixth such attack in recent months. President Trump announced that the two survivors would be sent back to their home countries, Ecuador and Colombia, for legal action. Trump claimed the vessel was carrying large amounts of illegal drugs, including fentanyl. He al...

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Oct 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Strikes on Suspected Drug Boats Near Venezuela: What's Really Happening?

The U. S. has taken action against boats near Venezuela, claiming they were involved in drug trafficking. At least five strikes have been confirmed, resulting in the deaths of 27 people. A recent strike on October 16th had survivors, who were rescued and are now in U. S. custody. The U. S. says the boats were carrying drugs, but there's no solid proof. Some victims ...

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Oct 16 2025POLITICS

US and Venezuela in a Tense Standoff: What's Really Going On?

Tensions are running high between the US and Venezuela. President Trump has given the CIA the green light to conduct secret missions in Venezuela. This move has sparked anger from Venezuelan President Maduro, who is calling for peace and rejecting any attempts at regime change. The US has already taken action in the region. They've targeted and destroyed at least fi...

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Oct 04 2025POLITICS

U. S. Takes Aim at Drug Trafficking in Venezuelan Waters

The U. S. has launched another military strike against a suspected drug boat near Venezuela. This time, four people were killed in what the Trump administration claims was a mission to stop a large shipment of drugs from reaching American shores. The strike, ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, targeted a small speedboat in international waters. Officials say ...

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Aug 10 2025CRIME

A Dallas Man's Drug Deal Goes Wrong

A man from Dallas is now facing serious trouble after being convicted for selling a large amount of meth. Deldrick Damond Lewis, who is 40 years old, was found guilty by a jury. They said he planned to sell and had the intention to sell methamphetamine. This is a big deal because he was caught with about 490 grams of the drug in one go. The trial lasted three days. ...

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Aug 05 2025CRIME

The Final Piece of the Bully Gang Puzzle

The Bully Gang, a notorious crew from Brooklyn, has finally been dismantled. The last member, Romeo Gonzalez, admitted his role in the gang's drug operations. He was caught trying to sell drugs in the Bronx after hiding for nearly five years. Gonzalez's job was to look after a stash house in Maine, where authorities found drugs, weapons, and evidence of their illegal...

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

Colombia and the US: Teaming Up Against Crime

Colombia and the United States have been friends for a long time. They have worked together on big problems. One of the biggest is fighting crime that crosses borders. Both countries have different leaders now. But they still agree on one thing: stopping criminals is important. These criminals are part of groups that hurt people and cause trouble. One group is call...

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