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Photo shows Guzman in the center looking to the right, his hands apparently handcuffed behind him, flanked by a member of the military in fatigues and helmet to the right and another in a dark uniform and helmet to the left.

The Dangerous Sweep of Trump’s Plan to Designate Cartels as Terrorist Organizations

Bringing foreign cartels under the umbrella of terrorism may seem appealing, but it is unnecessary and dangerous.
A picture of Sinaloa cartel co-founder, Mexican drug trafficker Ismael "Mayo" Zambada, is seen on screen during Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's usual morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on July 26, 2024.

A Modern Narcos? A Guide to the “El Mayo” Sinaloa Cartel Surrender

The dramatic surrender of El Mayo and Guzmán López to U.S. authorities reveals the complex dynamics of cross-border criminal law enforcement.

Is Colombia Trapped in “War Mode?” In Wake of Truth Commission, New Leftist Government Recalibrates US Ties

Strengthening rule of law and democracy will require re-engineering the joint policies of the US and Colombian governments.
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National Security-Related Congressional Hearings, November 28–December 2

Tuesday, November 29 9:30am – House Committee on Armed Services – Department of Defense Actions Concerning Voluntary Education Programs (here) 2:30pm – Senate Committee…
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ODNI Response on Increased Intelligence Sharing Still Leaves Questions and Concerns

In late February, The New York Times reported that the administration was preparing to expand sharing of the mass signals intelligence collected by NSA pursuant to Executive Order…
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Candidates, Senators, and Surveillance: The Stakes

In the wake of the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruling that the Patriot Act’s Section 215 metadata program is illegal, former Senator (and now presidential candidate)…
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The DEA’s Bulk Collection Program

Defenders of the NSA’s notorious bulk telephony program have stressed since it was first disclosed that the massive database of calling information can only be used for national…
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DOJ Inspector General Complains About FBI Foot-dragging

Late last week, the Inspector General (IG) for the Justice Department sent a letter to Congress complaining of the FBI’s refusal to set a timeline for turning over documents…
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