Sinaloa Cartel
Tigrayans say food is being used as a ‘weapon of war’
Over 350,000 people in the Tigray region face starvation due to food blockages and theft; G-7 leaders pledge global vaccine-sharing commitments; Emma Coronel Aispuro, wife of Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, pleads guilty on three charges.
A teenage defector from North Korea grew up believing Kim Jong-il could read her mind
North Koreans live in fear of their government and even of their own thoughts. Yeonmi Park defected with her family at age 15 and offers a moving account of what it was like to live with a childhood of constant fear. Also, a Saudi psychologist describes how he deprograms terrorists. All that and more, in today’s Global Scan.North Koreans live in fear of their government and even of their own thoughts. Yeonmi Park defected with her family at age 15 and offers a moving account of what it was like to live with a childhood of constant fear. Also, a Saudi psychologist describes how he deprograms terrorists. All that and more, in today’s Global Scan.
The capture of Mexican drug lord ‘El Chapo’ may help Mexico clean house
The capture of drug lord Joaquin Guzman is a “huge break for Mexico,” according to journalist Alfredo Corchado. But he says it’s only a partial victory for Mexicans unless they use it to find out which government authorities have been colluding with the drug cartels.
Narcoland: The Mexican Drug Lords and Their Godfathers
Mexican investigative journalist Anabel Hernández has looked inside her country’s drug war. She talks with Marco Werman about the threats on her life, and the new English translation of her book, “Narcoland: The Mexican Drug Lords and Their Godfathers.”
Mexico Marches Against Drug Violence: Will Their Protests Be Heard?
Thousands of Mexicans have gathered for a 900-mile march, protesting the drug cartels and violence that has gripped the country. Mexican poet Javier Sicilia, whose son was killed by members of the Mexican drug cartel two months ago, is leading the march.