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Escalating Prison Violence: Ecuador Rocked by Two Deadly Riots This Week, 31 Killed

Escalating Prison Violence: Ecuador Rocked by Two Deadly Riots This Week, 31 Killed

Escalating Prison Violence: Ecuador Rocked by Two Deadly Riots This Week, 31 Killed Ecuador is grappling with a surge in prison violence, with at least 31 inmates killed in two separate riots this week. The latest incident, on Thursday, saw 17 people die in a prison in the coastal city of Esmeraldas, near the Colombian border. Police discovered victims inside cellblocks, with gruesome images circulating on social media showing blood-stained bodies, at least two of which were decapitated. This follows…

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French Navy Intercepts Nearly 10 Tonnes of Cocaine in Major West African Bust

French Navy Intercepts Nearly 10 Tonnes of Cocaine in Major West African Bust

French Navy Intercepts Nearly 10 Tonnes of Cocaine in Major West African Bust The French navy has successfully intercepted a colossal haul of nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine off the coast of West Africa, French authorities announced today. Valued at an estimated $610 million (£540 million), the significant drug seizure occurred earlier this week when two French naval vessels, operating as part of Operation Corymbe, intercepted an unflagged fishing vessel in the Gulf of Guinea. The massive cocaine haul was…

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DEA Delivers Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel with Over 600 Arrests, Massive Drug Seizures

DEA Delivers Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel with Over 600 Arrests, Massive Drug Seizures

DEA Delivers Major Blow to Sinaloa Cartel with Over 600 Arrests, Massive Drug Seizures The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced a significant victory against the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, arresting 617 individuals and seizing vast quantities of illicit drugs and assets during a weeklong operation that concluded on August 29, 2025. The coordinated enforcement actions, spanning 23 domestic field divisions and seven foreign regions, were specifically aimed at crippling one of the world’s most violent and powerful drug cartels….

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Tensions Escalate: Venezuela Flies Military Jets Near U.S. Navy Ship for Second Time in Days

Tensions Escalate: Venezuela Flies Military Jets Near U.S. Navy Ship for Second Time in Days

Tensions Escalate: Venezuela Flies Military Jets Near U.S. Navy Ship for Second Time in Days In a rapidly developing situation, Venezuelan military aircraft have flown in the vicinity of the USS Jason Dunham in international waters near South America for the second time in two days, multiple Defense Department officials confirmed Friday. Describing the encounters as a “game of chicken,” officials reported that F-16 fighter jets flew over the Aegis guided-missile destroyer sometime overnight Thursday, following a similar incident earlier…

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Tensions Escalate: Venezuelan Jets Buzz US Navy Ship in Caribbean, Pentagon Calls it ‘Provocative’

Tensions Escalate: Venezuelan Jets Buzz US Navy Ship in Caribbean, Pentagon Calls it ‘Provocative’

Tensions Escalate: Venezuelan Jets Buzz US Navy Ship in Caribbean, Pentagon Calls it ‘Provocative’ In a significant escalation of regional tensions, Venezuelan military aircraft have reportedly flown in close proximity to a U.S. Navy destroyer, the USS Jason Dunham, in international waters near South America for the second time in as many days. Defense Department officials confirmed the incidents, describing the actions as a dangerous ‘game of chicken.’ Sources indicate that F-16 fighter jets were involved in the latest flyover…

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US-Venezuela Tensions Soar After Deadly Maritime Strike; Rubio Vows Continued Pressure

US-Venezuela Tensions Soar After Deadly Maritime Strike; Rubio Vows Continued Pressure

US-Venezuela Tensions Soar After Deadly Maritime Strike; Rubio Vows Continued Pressure Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have dramatically escalated following a deadly strike on a vessel U.S. officials claim was transporting drugs from Venezuela. The incident, which the White House reported killed 11 people, has brought the long-standing animosity between the two nations to a critical point, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaling a more aggressive U.S. posture. Rubio, speaking to reporters on Thursday, September 4th, reiterated…

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US Military Targets Drug Vessel, 11 Killed in Caribbean Strike Ordered by Trump

US Military Targets Drug Vessel, 11 Killed in Caribbean Strike Ordered by Trump

US Military Targets Drug Vessel, 11 Killed in Caribbean Strike Ordered by Trump In a significant operation, the US military has reportedly conducted a kinetic strike against a drug-carrying vessel in the southern Caribbean, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals identified as “narcoterrorists.” The strike, ordered by President Donald Trump, targeted members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua in international waters, according to a social media post by the President. President Trump stated that the vessel was transporting…

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Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

Sinaloa Cartel Co-Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia Pleads Guilty to Racketeering Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Garcia, 75, a long-time co-founder and principal leader of the infamous Sinaloa Cartel, has pleaded guilty to charges including engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise and racketeering. This significant development marks a major blow to one of the world’s most violent and powerful drug trafficking organizations. Zambada Garcia, whose reign ended with his arrest in July 2024, admitted his role in orchestrating the importation of…

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Sinaloa Cartel Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Set for Early 2026

Sinaloa Cartel Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Set for Early 2026

Sinaloa Cartel Founder ‘El Mayo’ Zambada Pleads Guilty, Sentencing Set for Early 2026 Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada, the notorious co-founder of Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa Cartel, has entered a guilty plea to two drug smuggling and conspiracy charges in a New York federal court. This significant development concludes one of the longest and most impactful criminal careers in the history of organized crime, with his sentencing now scheduled for January 2026. Zambada, 77, officially accepted his role in establishing and leading…

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Peruvian Woman Faces Death Penalty Threat After Bali Cocaine Bust

Peruvian Woman Faces Death Penalty Threat After Bali Cocaine Bust

Peruvian Woman Faces Death Penalty Threat After Bali Cocaine Bust A Peruvian woman is facing the grim prospect of the death penalty in Indonesia after being arrested in Bali for allegedly attempting to smuggle cocaine and ecstasy into the popular resort island. Police announced the arrest on Tuesday, revealing the suspect, identified only by her initials N.S., was apprehended on August 12 upon her arrival at Bali’s international airport from Qatar. Customs officers grew suspicious of the 42-year-old and, following…

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Historic Cartel Transfer: Mexico Sends 26 High-Ranking Drug Lords to U.S.

Historic Cartel Transfer: Mexico Sends 26 High-Ranking Drug Lords to U.S.

Historic Cartel Transfer: Mexico Sends 26 High-Ranking Drug Lords to U.S. In a significant move reinforcing cross-border security cooperation, Mexico has extradited 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States. This latest transfer marks a major achievement for the Trump administration’s intensified efforts to dismantle powerful criminal networks responsible for smuggling illicit drugs into American communities. Among those handed over to U.S. custody is Abigael González Valencia, a key leader of “Los Cuinis,” a group with strong ties to the…

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Ecuador Extradites Notorious Gang Leader ‘Fito’ to U.S.; First Appearance Today

Ecuador Extradites Notorious Gang Leader ‘Fito’ to U.S.; First Appearance Today

Ecuador Extradites Notorious Gang Leader ‘Fito’ to U.S.; First Appearance Today Quito, Ecuador – In a landmark move, Ecuador on Sunday successfully extradited José Adolfo Macías Villamar, widely known as “Fito,” the notorious leader of the violent Los Choneros gang, to the United States. Macías is scheduled to make his initial appearance today, Monday, before a federal court in Brooklyn, New York. The extradition follows a U.S. Attorney indictment in April, charging Macías with importing thousands of pounds of cocaine…

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Venezuelan Ex-Spy Chief ‘El Pollo’ Pleads Guilty to Narco-Terrorism, Unlocking Potential Intelligence

Venezuelan Ex-Spy Chief ‘El Pollo’ Pleads Guilty to Narco-Terrorism, Unlocking Potential Intelligence

Venezuelan Ex-Spy Chief ‘El Pollo’ Pleads Guilty to Narco-Terrorism, Unlocking Potential Intelligence In a significant development for international law enforcement, Hugo Carvajal, the former head of Venezuela’s military intelligence and a close confidant of the late President Hugo Chávez, pleaded guilty Wednesday to a litany of drug trafficking charges, including narco-terrorism. Known by his alias ‘El Pollo’ (The Chicken), Carvajal’s plea comes just a week before his highly anticipated trial was set to begin in a Manhattan federal court. Carvajal,…

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