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The Narco Submarines: What it means for Mexico

The April 2011 edition of Wired Magazine had a very interesting article on the sophistication of the Columbian drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) and their ability to transport cocaine into the United States illicitly. The magazine article titled; “Loaded” by Jim … Continue reading


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Argentina nabs “drug subs brains”

Title: Argentina nabs “drug subs brains” Source: BBC Date: April 28, 2011 Byline: None The BBC reports that Argentinean authorities have detained Ignacio Alavarez Meyendorff. According to authorities, he is the brains behind the Columbian smuggling submarines. Alvarez, a Columbian, … Continue reading


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DEA chief: Mexico cartels’ reach affects the world

Title: DEA chief: Mexico cartels’ reach affects the world Source: AP Date: April 5, 2011 Byline: Unknown A US Drug Enforcement Administration official is concerned about the increased global reach of Mexican drug trafficking organizations (DTOs) according to an AP … Continue reading


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