Invisible Borders and Gang Governance in Honduras
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Jason* walks into the small, dimly lit room and sits down on one of the sofas across from his friends.…
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How The British Telegram Drug Market Works
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Telegram is host to a plethora of flourishing drug markets that have become a serious contender to darknet markets, offering…
Can Petro’s ‘Total Peace’ Plan Protect Colombia’s Civilians?
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Colombian president Gustavo Petro campaigned on a plan to end the war on drugs and bring peace to the country.…
Xenophobia Plagues France’s Response to Crack Use
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Until 5th October, 2022, Forceval Square was the primary hub for crack consumption and distribution in France. This was until…
The Hypocrisy of Arrested Honduran President’s Drug Policy
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On March 8, Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras from 2014 to 2022, was found guilty in the…
Fog of War: The Challenges of Reporting on Narco-Violence in Mexico
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Beheadings. Hanging bodies. Torture. More torture. Shootouts. Shootout aftermath. Twitter. Telegram. Instagram. Facebook. Reddit. This is what it feels like…
Two Years In, Ukraine’s Drug Markets Keep Shifting
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February marked two years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This has not only caused the displacement of millions from…
Factcheck: Are Migrants Really Bringing Drugs Across Borders?
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In April 2023, ahead of the final debates on the Illegal Migration Bill, now Act, then-UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman…
State of Shock: Ecuador’s Descent Into Narco Violence
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In early January, a series of very public and violent events across Ecuador was, unfortunately, a long time coming; it…
Shifting Geopolitics: How Cocaine Production is Moving into Europe
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Cocaine labs are typically hidden amidst the thick, humid jungles of the Andean mountain range, awash with mosquitos and the…
Operation Yukthiya in Sri Lanka Unjustly Arrests Thousands
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Tied outside to trees for days, starved, beaten, and humiliated. This is the reality for detainees inside Sri Lanka’s compulsory…
Broken Urine Testing Policies in Thailand Harming Thousands
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Since the 1970s, Thailand has grappled with how to address drug trafficking within its borders, as the country evolved into…