U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of El Chapo, forced Ismael Zambada García onto a plane bound for the United States, in a case that landed the two Sinaloa cartel leaders in custody last week.
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2 Top Leaders of Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, Including ‘El Mayo,’ in U.S. Custody
Ismael Zambada García and Joaquín Guzmán López helped run the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most dominant criminal groups in Mexico.
Colombia Faces a New Problem: Too Much Cocaine
Even as production surges, domestic and foreign shifts in the global drug industry have devastated many poor Colombians whose livelihoods are tied to cocaine.
Canada Divided on How to Stop Drug Overdose Deaths
British Columbia’s partial retreat from an experiment to decriminalize drug possession reveals a political shift in Canada over combating the opioid crisis.
Indonesian Court Acquits Ex-Official Accused of Enslaving Addicts
The ex-regent had been accused of imprisoning hundreds of people under the guise of drug treatment and forcing them to work at his plantation and factory.
Years Later, Philippines Reckons With Duterte’s Brutal Drug War
A president’s vow to fight drugs unleashed violence and fostered a culture of impunity. But the crimes are finally getting a look, including from the International Criminal Court.
Philippines Drops Charges Against Leila de Lima, Prominent Duterte Critic
Ms. de Lima, a former senator, was detained for six years on drug charges after fiercely criticizing then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs.
Amid the Stanley Cup Excitement, Edmonton’s Downtown Struggles
Edmonton’s mayor says that the issues behind homelessness, opioid overdoses and mental health crises cannot be fixed by cities.
No Arrest in Prisoner Manhunt in France, Weeks After Deadly Ambush
The aftermath of a brazen attack on a prison convoy has raised uncomfortable questions for France’s justice system.
Haiti’s Gangs Grow Stronger as Kenyan-Led Force Prepares to Deploy
Gang leaders with suspected links to the 2021 Haitian president’s assassination now control key infrastructure, and pose a major threat to the incoming Kenya-led force.