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The G-men are putting the squeeze on the banksters over pot proceeds (Image via Wikimedia)
The G-men are putting the squeeze on the banksters over pot proceeds (Image via Wikimedia)

Feds Squeeze Banks in Bid to Freeze Out Medical Marijuana [FEATURE]

The DEA and the Justice Department may have backed off -- somewhat -- on raiding medical marijuana dispensaries, but the feds have other tools in their kit, and now they're going after the banks.
Ecstasy seems to be making a comeback.
Ecstasy seems to be making a comeback.

Chronicle AM -- December 4, 2013

Some Denver city council members don't know when to give it a rest, some California US reps want stiffer penalties for pot grows on public lands, the Big Dog speaks on drug policy, Ecstasy may be on the rise, Morocco holds a historic hearing on cannabis, and more.
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HSBC Bank Admits Cartel Money Laundering

HSBC Bank has admitted laundering at least $881 million in drug cartel proceeds in a plea agreement with federal prosecutors that has resulted in the forfeiture of more than a billion dollars.
Evo Morales (wikimedia.org)
Evo Morales (wikimedia.org)

Bolivia, Venezuela Reject US Drug Criticism

Bolivia and Venezuela told the US to take a hike after President Obama last week certified them as not cooperating in US drug policy objectives. They suggested the US take a good look in the mirror.
The DEA seized this money, but it has laundered millions for the Mexican drug cartels. (Image: DEA)
The DEA seized this money, but it has laundered millions for the Mexican drug cartels. (Image: DEA)

NY Times: DEA Launders Mexico Drug Cartel Profits

The New York Times reports that the DEA has laundered millions in drug profits for Mexican drug cartels as part of its investigations into them.
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Mexico Drug War Update

Some congressional Republicans want to know why the DEA is laundering money for drug cartels. Meanwhile, the killings continue.