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TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

United States indicts Venezuela leader Maduro for 'narco-terrorism'

26-03-2020 16:21 In an extremely rare criminal case brought against a foreign head of state, US Justice Department accuses Venezuelan president of being leader of cocaine-trafficking group and offers US$15 million reward for his capture.

DRUG-TRAFFICKING

Ex-Paraná mayor handed six years in jail for drug-trafficking

31-12-2019 11:43 UCR politician Sergio Varisco, allied with opposition Cambiemos coalition, found guilty of drug-trafficking crimes. He denies the allegations and will remain under house arrest until sentence is confirmed.

Election 2019

Kicillof: 'There are people selling drugs because they have lost their jobs'

07-10-2019 13:50 "From going to the neighborhoods I heard news that due to the drop in employment, there are people who selling drugs," says Kicillof, prompting criticism from Patricia Bullrich and Cristian Ritondo.