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De la Espriella, a criminal defense attorney, campaigned on building prisons and using armed force against drug traffickers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

“ATF in those operations has been focused on offenders that were illegally armed with firearms,” he told senators.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

In 1990, Congress created this protected status for foreign nationals who could not return home safely because of armed conflicts or natural disasters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Both men offer differing visions for how to solve Colombia's violent internal armed conflict that has lasted for decades but has resurged in recent years.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

They turned over a dozen frigates, well armed and fully manned—a dozen frigates!”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham