French Puppet Show ‘Les Guignols de l’info’ Angers Spaniards

A French Muppet-like TV show’s parody of Spanish athletes has set off a diplomatic spat between Spain and France.

New Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Threat Identified

Doctors in India have identified a new and frightening form of tuberculosis that appears to resist treatment by all known TB drugs. Twelve patients at a Mumbai hospital have tested positive, and there could well be more [...]

FRONTLINE: Opium Brides in Afghanistan

Marco Werman talks with Reporter Najibullah Quraishi of our partner program FRONTLINE about his report on the growing problem in Afghanistan of young girls who are kidnapped or traded to drug smugglers when opium farmers cannot meet their debts.

Drug Tunnel to Mexico

Host Lisa Mullins talks with Richard Marosi, staff writer for the L.A. Times, about an elaborate tunnel discovered between Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego earlier this week. The tunnel was used to smuggle marijuana into the United States; more than 32 tons of marijuana were seized.

Mexico’s Army Accused of Human Rights Violations

As Mexico plunges further into its war against drugs, death tolls have climbed above 40,000. Increasingly, the military has been called upon to keep order in the most dangerous locations.

Mexican City Fighting to Restore its Image

The Geo Quiz visits a Mexican city where business leaders are fighting to restore an image that’s been damaged by years of drug violence and crime.

Professionalizing the US – Mexico Human Smuggling Trade

The tightening of the border between the US and Mexico has dramatically reduced the number of illegal border crossings. It’s also had the unintended effect of professionalizing the human smuggling trade.

Chapo: The Most Wanted Man in Mexico

The most wanted man in Mexico and the United States is Joaquin Guzman is now the proud father of twin girls born in California last month.

Social Media Users at Risk in Mexico Drug War

Users of social media are at risk of finding themselves caught in the drug war in Mexico.

In The Footsteps Of A Drug Lord

Our Geo Quiz takes us to a South American city where visitors can now take a controversial tour following in the footsteps of the infamous Pablo Escobar.

Strange Harvest in a Central Asian River Valley

A Central Asian river valley where marijuana is harvested ‘au naturel.’

Colombian Teenagers Kick Off Junior World Cup

The Under-20 soccer World Cup gets under way on Friday in Colombia.

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

A South American country’s rich folk life is on display at the Smithsonian Museum.

Running Drugs in Tanks

The Geo Quiz is looking for a Mexican state where police seized homemade tanks recently.

Colombia’s Latest Tack Against Drug Production

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Smuggling drugs in submarines