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El Salvador Police Boss Seeks Return after ‘Drug Ties’
A former head of El Salvador’s anti-drug police has asked to be reinstated to the force after a two year suspension, following an investigation into his alleged drug ties.
Argentina – Graves ataques y amenazas a periodista radial en Neuquén
El periodista Mario Sánchez quien viene sufriendo varios hechos en los últimos días que ponen en riesgo su vida y la de su familia.
Perú – Policías agreden a periodistas cuando cubrían protesta
Víctor Munive y Junior Meza fueron agredidos a golpes por efectivos de la Policía, quienes arrebataron la cámara de Meza y borraron imágenes registradas en una protesta ocurrida en Huancayo.
UN Report Fails to Question Assumptions of War on Drugs
The annual United Nations’ World Drug Report is a useful document for identifying broad trends in the war on drugs. It is even more useful as an example of why global prohibition of narcotics will never succeed.
Lamberto Zannier of Italy appointed OSCE Secretary General
VILNIUS/VIENNA, 30 June 2011 – Ambassador Lamberto Zannier of Italy has been appointed the new OSCE Secretary General through a unanimous Ministerial Council decision by the 56 participating States, announced the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Lithuania…
Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
VIENNA, 30 June 2011 – The following is a press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on 30 June. The views expressed in this press release do not necessarily reflect those of the OSCE Chairmanship, nor of all OSCE participating States…
Afganistán – Liberan a periodistas franceses y su traductor afgano tras año y medio de cautiverio
“Celebramos los esfuerzos de los gobiernos francés y afgano que permitieron, a través de la negociación, que Hervé Ghesquière, Stéphane Taponier y sus acompañantes fueran liberados sanos y salvos,” declaró RSF.
Joint responses needed to promote stability in Europe and neighbouring regions, says NATO Secretary General at OSCE security conference
VIENNA, 30 June 2011 – NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen underscored the need for a comprehensive approach to security threats in Europe as well as in North Africa and the Middle East at the opening session of the OSCE’s Annual Security Re…
Serbian Foreign Minister to address OSCE Permanent Council
VIENNA, 30 June 2011 – Serbian Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić will address OSCE participating States at a special meeting of the Permanent Council on Monday, 4 July…
Press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly
VIENNA, 30 June 2011 – The following is a press release issued by the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on 30 June. The views expressed in this press release do not necessarily reflect those of the OSCE Chairmanship, nor of all OSCE participating States…
Are Mexico Cartels Targeting US Border Officials?
Reports suggest that assaults on U.S. officials on the Mexico border are on the rise, as desperate traffickers are increasingly prepared to confront law enforcement agents head on. However, a look at these “attacks” shows that the danger may be exa…
Brazil, Paraguay Agree to Join Forces Against Organized Crime
The governments of Brazil and Paraguay have signed an agreement which will see the neighboring nations co-operate more closely to combat organized crime.
Colombia: Captured FARC Guerrilla Linked to Sinaloa Cartel
An alleged leader of the FARC guerrilla group, arrested in Ecuador on Monday, was an important link between the rebels and Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel, according to Colombian authorities.
Familia Claim Split with ‘El Chango’ Over Zetas Alliance
With a series of public banners posted around the Mexican state of Michoacan, the Familia drug gang has sought to distance itself from recently arrested boss Jose de Jesus Mendez, alias ‘El Chango,’ and his alliance with the Zetas.
