Topic: Norte del Valle Cartel
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Mexico blocks extradition to US of accused drug trafficker 'Queen of Pacific'
With her flashy outfits, posh tastes, and extensive criminal ties, Sandra Avila Beltran has become a media darling in Mexico and the US.
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Colombia's criminal networks consolidate around two forces
Two major criminal networks have been extending their reach throughout Colombia. In Mexico. pressure from security forces has had the opposite effect, causing the criminal underworld to fragment.
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ELN rebel group makes a comeback in Colombia
Colombia's ELN rebel group, often forgotten, is on the rise thanks to a belated involvement in the drug trade and alliances with both the FARC and new narco-paramilitary groups.
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