The U.S. anti-narcotics chief Todd Robinson says Colombia and Ecuador play roles in fentanyl production and trade. He made this claim at a UN event on synthetic drugs. The comment follows an agreement between the presidents of Colombia and Mexico. They decided to address drug issues through preventive measures. Washington is evaluating this new approach, […]
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