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Chamula Power; Mexico's Indigenous Cartel

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 569 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Indigenous Organized Crime Drugs
  1. The Chamula Cartel, formed by indigenous people in Mexico, wields considerable power in Chiapas, involving in activities like drug trade, human smuggling, and controlling informal commerce.
  2. The Chamulans have a history of resistance and rebellion, and while some have been displaced, others within the community have formed a cartel, uniting to gain power through organized crime.
  3. The involvement of the Chamula Cartel in various criminal activities, including drug trade and human smuggling, has led to increased violence and controversial practices like the production of indigenous women and underage girl pornography.

Numlock News: October 9, 2023 • BeiDou, Autopay, Noise Cancellation

Numlock News • 569 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🔬 Science Satellites Art Health Drugs Archaeology
  1. Counterfeit Native American art is a significant issue, with up to 80% of marketed art being fake.
  2. The global market for noise-cancelling headphones is expected to triple to $45.4 billion by 2031.
  3. Devices connected to China's BeiDou satellite system have reached 1.5 billion, with 98% of smartphones sold in China having BeiDou navigation.

On the hard days ahead, and the trap we are (eagerly, so eagerly) setting for ourselves

Unreported Truths • 61 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Addiction Behavior Consequences Drugs Mental health
  1. Drug use, gambling, and certain kinds of sex are not moral neutrals and can easily lead to despair.
  2. America is facing challenges like declining life expectancy, preventable deaths, and social issues like lesser rates of marriage and having children.
  3. Stronger drugs, widespread gambling, and push for non-traditional relationships are causing harm and escalating societal issues.

Pundits scold us for fretting about crime/drugs/homeless in San Francisco

C.W.’s Newsletter • 235 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Crime Homelessness Drugs
  1. People are scolded for worrying about crime, drugs, and homelessness in San Francisco, with claims that things are actually fine.
  2. Despite official statements that crime is down and manageable, the city is facing a crisis with issues like fentanyl dealing and human trafficking.
  3. There is a growing sense of individuals feeling they are on their own in dealing with problems due to a lack of city governance and public order.
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