All articles tagged with #drug war
Ronald Dela Rosa, Duterte’s former police chief accused by the ICC of killings during the drug war, sought shelter in the Senate as gunfire erupted and the building went into lockdown amid a bid to extradite him; authorities say there were no casualties, and the ICC argues it retains jurisdiction for crimes committed 2011-2019 when the Philippines was a member, despite Duterte's earlier withdrawal.
An ICC arrest warrant has been issued for former Philippine police chief Ronald Dela Rosa over alleged tokhang-style killings during Duterte’s drug war; after authorities failed to detain him, he sheltered in the Senate under protective custody as supporters protested, highlighting a clash between Philippine authorities and the ICC, while Duterte himself is reportedly in ICC custody in The Hague.
The International Criminal Court has confirmed three counts of crimes against humanity against former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for killings linked to his 2016–2022 war on drugs and ordered him to stand trial; prosecutors say death squads killed thousands, while Duterte and his lawyers deny incitement and attendance at the trial remains uncertain, with a potential gap of up to a year between charges and trial.
At The Hague, ICC prosecutors outlined charges that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte oversaw a deadly anti-drug crackdown and encouraged death squads with fear and rewards; the pretrial hearing seeks to determine if a full trial is warranted on three counts of crimes against humanity, with judges given 60 days to decide. Duterte did not attend; his defense claims the prosecution cherry-picks rhetoric and questions the court's jurisdiction, amid ongoing debate and protests over accountability for killings in the drug war.
The ICC opens a pre-trial to decide if there is enough evidence to charge former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity over the anti-drug crackdown, even as he refuses to attend the proceedings.
President Trump signed an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating the militarization of the US drug war, including military strikes on suspected drug vessels, though experts question the effectiveness of these measures and criticize the inflated claims about drug-related deaths and threats.
Donald Trump signed an executive order designating fentanyl as a 'weapon of mass destruction,' aiming to escalate efforts against drug cartels and trafficking, though experts question the threat of weaponization. The move includes directing military and justice agencies to combat production and distribution, amid ongoing tensions with drug cartels and concerns over public health and drug addiction in the US.
Trinidad and Tobago is aligning with US efforts against Venezuelan drug traffickers, supporting military strikes and facing regional tensions, while also seeking to benefit economically from US-Venezuela relations amid ongoing conflicts and energy disputes.
The article criticizes Trump's recent aggressive actions in Latin America, including bombings and covert operations, as part of a long history of U.S. intervention and dominance in the region, highlighting concerns about legality, morality, and the impact on democracy.
The U.S. military's recent Caribbean strikes against alleged drug traffickers have raised legal questions, leading the Trump administration to repatriate survivors rather than detain them, citing complex legal and political challenges surrounding military detention and international law.
President Donald Trump announced the termination of U.S. aid to Colombia, accusing President Gustavo Petro of encouraging drug production and calling him an 'illegal drug dealer,' amid escalating tensions over U.S. military strikes and sovereignty issues related to drug trafficking and territorial disputes.
Under Trump, the US is expanding its military actions against Latin American drug cartels and possibly inside Venezuela, using legal justifications similar to those post-9/11, despite international law concerns and lack of congressional approval, raising diplomatic and legal questions.
Two Colombian musicians, B-King and DJ Regio Clown, were found dead outside Mexico City after going missing, with authorities suspecting criminal involvement linked to organized crime, amid broader concerns over the impact of the drug war.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the US for adding Colombia to a list of countries failing to combat drug trafficking, accusing the US of interfering in Colombian politics. The US decertified Colombia's efforts in the drug war, citing increased cocaine production and lack of progress, but waived sanctions. Petro responded by asserting Colombia's sovereignty and criticizing US policies, amid rising tensions and a surge in coca cultivation.
The U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner for the first time since 1997 due to its failure to meet drug control obligations, amid rising cocaine production and strained relations between the two countries. Despite this, the U.S. stopped short of imposing sanctions, maintaining aid and security cooperation, but the move signals dissatisfaction and could impact regional stability and U.S.-Colombia relations.