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PDB Afternoon Bulletin | February 23rd, 2024: Cartel Ties To Mexico's President & Navalny's Death Triggers Sweeping Sanctions On Russia
Feb 23, 2024
US officials investigated ties between Mexico's president and cartels but stopped to protect US-Mexico relations. Biden admin imposed sanctions on Russian entities post Navalny's death. Topics include cartel connections, journalist privacy breach, sweeping sanctions on Russia, challenges in implementing severe sanctions.
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- US investigated Mexican president's cartel ties, dropped to avoid diplomatic strain.
- Biden admin imposed sanctions on 500+ Russians following Navalny's death, focusing on economy impact.
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Investigation into Mexican President's Ties to Drug Cartels
The podcast discusses a report revealing that the U.S. investigated the Mexican president's potential ties to drug cartels but dropped the investigation to preserve diplomatic relations. Top aides of the Mexican president were alleged to have connections with powerful cartel operatives, receiving substantial amounts of money from criminal groups. Although no direct evidence linked the president himself to criminal elements, allegations raised significant concerns about his close associates' dealings with drug cartels.
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