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.
Tag: Drug Abuse and Traffic
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.
A France in Shock Confronts the Violence in Its Midst
The ruthless assault that freed a prisoner and set off a manhunt has turned attention to a multibillion-dollar drug trade fueling gang warfare.
Thailand Prime Minister Seeks to Criminalize Weed in Reversal
Thailand had decriminalized marijuana in 2022, but the country’s new government is pushing for stricter drug laws.
Canada Re-Criminalizes Public Drug Use in British Columbia
A province that was a global pioneer in harm reduction took a step back after a political backlash.
Lessons From the Front Lines of Canada’s Fentanyl Crisis
In a visit supported by the U.S. government, a group of Mexican experts came to British Columbia to discuss ways of responding to rampant opioid deaths.
How Fentanyl Laid Waste to Guatemala’s Time-Worn Opium Trade
Reshaping the drug war in one of Central America’s most lawless corners, the fentanyl boom has devastated the trade in opium poppies used to make heroin.