The nebulous nature of narco-terrorism has allowed presidents from Reagan to Trump to deploy the term when it serves broader political goals in Latin America.
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Known locally as “la Reina del Sur”, Soraya’s story shows how gender issues permeate the criminal activities of gangs and drug traffickers.
Los Pollos Hermanos is a chicken shop run by a drug lord in the TV series Better Call Saul. A pop-up version opens in Sydney today - and both ignore the savage reality of Mexico’s drug wars.
Peace has been elusive in Colombia for so many years because of the country’s economic history. To understand the reason why peace has come only now, one needs to “follow the money.”
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