Category Archives: Drugs

Two Years Ago — The long history of CIA involvement in the international narcotics trade — [Documentary]

Posted on May 29, 2019 by L

“US officials in Central America failed to address this drug issue for fear of jeopardising the war efforts against Nicaragua … and senior US policymakers were not immune to the idea that drug money was a perfect solution to the … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — The long history of CIA involvement in the international narcotics trade — [Documentary]

Posted on May 30, 2018 by L

“US officials in Central America failed to address this drug issue for fear of jeopardising the war efforts against Nicaragua … and senior US policymakers were not immune to the idea that drug money was a perfect solution to the … Continue reading →

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American Made –Tom Cruise to play Medellin cartel pilot Barry Seal

Posted on June 8, 2017 by L

“In October, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Narcotics and Drug Interdiction of the President’s Commission on Organized Crime, I had presided over a seminar at which Barry Seal had testified. His purpose there was to inform the commission and … Continue reading →

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The long history of CIA involvement in the international narcotics trade — [Documentary]

Posted on May 28, 2017 by L

“US officials in Central America failed to address this drug issue for fear of jeopardising the war efforts against Nicaragua … and senior US policymakers were not immune to the idea that drug money was a perfect solution to the … Continue reading →

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Mexico — Prominent “drug cartels” journalist Javier Valdez shot dead

Posted on May 17, 2017 by L

“Even though you may have bullet-proofing and bodyguards, the gangs will decide what day they are going to kill you.” Journalist Javier Valdez On Monday May 15 2017, a prominent Mexican journalist who covered drug cartels and organised crime has been … Continue reading →

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