Trump’s Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on ‘Narco-Rapper’ El Makabelico for Laundering Streaming Profits to Mexican Drug Lords
US Blacklists Members of Cartel del Noreste Amid Drug Crackdown On August 7, the US government imposed sanctions on three prominent figures from the Cartel del Noreste (CDN), as part of a broader effort to combat drug trafficking alongside immigration enforcement. The Treasury announced on Wednesday the targeting of Abdon Federico Rodriguez Garcia, the CDN’s […]
Puerto Rico emerges as an important drug trafficking pathway as the Mexican border restrictions increase.
Enhancing Homeland Security in Puerto Rico The beautiful sandy beaches of Puerto Rico, known for their vibrant blue waters and palm trees, are not just picturesque but also a focal point for security discussions. Rebecca Gonza Lezramos, a special agent with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, recently shared insights […]
US imposes sanctions on ‘narco-rapper’ El Makabelico for laundering streaming earnings to violent Mexican drug lords
US Treasury Sanctions Mexican Drug Cartel Leaders WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the US Treasury Department sanctioned a high-ranking member of a notorious Mexican drug cartel, allowing him to continue trafficking fentanyl into the United States. Additionally, a well-known rapper believed to be funding this cartel with over half of his earnings was also targeted. The […]
Beacon Hill, the upscale area where John Kerry resides, is now filled with visible drug use.
Concerns Grow Over Open Drug Use in Boston Neighborhood Residents of Boston’s Ritsey neighborhood are expressing frustration over what they perceive as the city’s inability to manage rampant open drug use. During a City Council meeting in October 2024, Katherine Kennedy, a resident of Beacon Hill, noted that she had never encountered such high levels […]
Residents of Beacon Hill express concern that the drug crisis has become quite alarming.
Concerns Grow Over Drug Crisis in Boston’s Beacon Hill Residents of Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood are increasingly alarmed by the rising visibility of open drug use, describing the situation as “very scary.” During an October 2024 City Council meeting, Katherine Kennedy, a local resident, expressed her shock at the unprecedented level of illegal drug activity […]
Instagram and Facebook prohibited essential sobriety podcasts for encouraging drug use
Podcast Accounts Shut Down by Meta Over Misunderstandings Being wrongly accused of drug dealing can feel outrageous, and that’s especially true for those dedicated to assisting others in their recovery from addiction. Recently, Page 6 learned that Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has either banned or imposed restrictions on several popular recovery […]
Two convicted murderers freed without bail following drug dealing arrest: ‘Insanity’
A pair of convicted murderers, arrested for allegedly dealing drugs in Greenwich Village during daylight hours, were granted bail shortly after their arrest. Interestingly, prosecutors opted not to request that either individual be held in custody, thanks to the state’s 2019 bail reform legislation. Just last week, the two men recounted their recent activities, with […]
Trump urges 17 drug companies to promise they will lower prescription prices in the U.S.
Trump Pressures Drug Companies to Lower Prices President Donald Trump has reached out to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies, including well-known names like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Eli Lilly. The purpose of these letters, sent on Thursday, is to push for drug prices that align more closely with the lowest prices available […]
Trump calls on pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug prices within the next 60 days.
On Thursday, President Trump reached out to 17 of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, urging that more be done to lower prescription drug prices, aligning them with the lowest prices found in some foreign nations. This letter highlights a push to implement a “most preferred country” pricing model, which would base U.S. prescription […]
Trump aims at ‘injection sites’ approved by New York for drug users
The “safe” drug injection sites that two cities approved could potentially be shut down due to a new executive order from President Trump. This order specifically targets facilities where individuals can use illegal substances like meth, heroin, and cocaine under supervision. On July 24, Trump’s “End of Crime and Disability on the Streets of America” […]