The CIA is already operating Reaper drones like this one over Mexico. (Air Force)
Trump Declares the Cartels "Terrorists" [FEATURE]
The move could pave the way for US military action inside Mexico, as well as other nasty consequences.
Mexican Drug War
There is a new substances abuse policy and drug testing agreement between the NFL and its players. (Pixabay)
UN Human Rights Chief Slams War on Drugs, NFL Changes Drug Testing Policy, More... (12/6/24)
The factional cartel violence in the Mexican state of Sinaloa is not only leaving a toll of dead but also a rising toll of "disappeared," and more.
Florida's Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, has withdrawn his name from consideration as DEA head. Chad, we hardly knew ye. (Hillsborough SO)
Trump DEA Nominee Withdraws, Reform Groups Slam NY Marijuana Regulators, More... (12/4/24)
The Drug Policy Alliance and Harm Reduction International have issued a report on US spending on the global drug war--to the tune of $13 billion in the last decade--and more.
Australia's Parliament House in Canberra. Lawmakers there will vote on marijuana legalization this month. (Creative Commons)
House Bill Would Authorize Military Force Against Cartels, NY Pot Farmers Sue State, More... (11/18/24
The Australian parliament will vote on a marijuana legalization bill this month, and more.
Trump "border czar" pick Tom Homan wants to send US Special Forces after the cartels. (Creative Commons)
Trump Border Czar Pick Wants to Wipe Cartels "Off the Face of the Earth," More... (11/13/24)
Iran hangs two more drug prisoners, Italy moves toward banning hemp flower products, and more.
Breonna Taylor. A cop involved in the drug raid that killed her has finally been convicted of a crime.
KY Cop Convicted in Breonna Taylor Drug Raid Killing, Sinaloa Cartel Faction Fight Continues, More... (11/4/24)
A Filipino lawmaker has filed a bill that would flip the drug war on its head, and more.
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is vowing to crack down on cartels -- as if law enforcement hasn't been trying that for years. (Gage Skidmore/Creative Commons)
Judge Rules NYC Pot Shop Crackdown Unconstitutional, Trump Vows to Seize Cartel Assets, More... (10/30/24)
Arizona marijuana consumers will be able to get deliveries from pot shops beginning Friday, and more.
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is still proud of his murderous past. (Creative Commons)
KY MedMJ Takes a Step Forward, Near 200 Dead in Sinaloa Cartel Clashes, More... (10/28/24)
A Kansas poll shows that lawmakers are well behind their constituents when it comes to marijuana policy, former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is unrepentant in testimony about death squads and his drug war, and more.
San Joaquin County, California, welfare recipients may have to submit to drug testing if county officials think they're on drugs. (Creative Commons)
NE MedMJ Inits Lead in New Poll, Mexican Army Kills 19 Sinaloa Cartel Gunmen, More... (10/24/24)
New Hampshire gubernatorial candidates split on marijuana legalization, a Central California county will vote on requiring welfare recipients to undergo drug tests, and more.
MDMA. Lykos Therapeutics met with the FDA about moving forward with new Phase III trials after the agency rejected earllier ones. (Creative Commons)
KS Cops Warn Against Medical Marijuana, Lykos Had "Productive" FDA Meeting, More... (10/22/24)
The bloody fight between factions of the Sinaloa Cartel now threatens to bring down the governor of the state, and more.