crackdown

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Abelardo de la Espriella, a rich lawyer who promised an iron-fisted crackdown on drug thugs, finished ahead of ruling movement’s leftist hopeful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The government’s crackdown on excessive competition and price wars in sectors such as photovoltaics and steel has also weighed on operating rates, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The order calls on local authorities to set up "holding centres" for "apprehended foreigners" awaiting deportation, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal migration.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

On the day of his arrest, the Cambodia Daily published its last ever newspaper as it was shut down amid a crackdown on independent media.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

To some, the government’s crackdown did not seem imminent so they did not take the precautions necessary to lessen its effect.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela