Venezuela
By Bryan Le
The nation goes dry for a full week after the passing of their president. MORE
The US hopes Chavez' successor will be more cooperative in combatting cocaine trafficking. MORE
Russia bans vodka on holiday flights, Venezuelan smugglers disguise themselves as Olympians, and Boy George talks about kicking drugs. MORE
By Bryan Le
The prospect of pot tourism could influence states' legalization votes, lieutenant to Sinaloa cartel leader Guzman arrested, and vodka/sun combo sparks liquor store inferno. MORE
Venezuela's longtime leader, often described as "soft" on drug trafficking by US critics, is re-elected. MORE
By Bryan Le
Captured Colombian drug lord disguised his face with plastic surgery, medical pot activists protest at Obama's campaign HQ, and Snoop Lion shares a bong with his son. MORE
Colorado voters lean towards legalizing marijuana in November, ban on Czech liquor spreads after deaths, and Cali waitress caught serving sides of coke and meth. MORE
Corruption and deceit mean Venezuela's role as major drug hub is under-reported. MORE









