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cartel

[kahr-tel] / kɑrˈtɛl /


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The cartel expects demand to rise by 580,000 barrels a day this year, down from the 780,000 barrels a day it expected previously.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

"At no stage was I aware that he was a member of any cartel or that he was a subject of any criminal investigation," he said.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

To boot, prosecutors said, the captain also “reported receiving what he believed were radio calls from the cartel attempting to hail the Aquatravesia prior to a boarding or takeover.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

The fifth consecutive increase comes as the cartel continues to unwind production cuts introduced in recent years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Right before their eyes he had transformed his syndicate into an international cartel.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

Two days later, the US designated Brazil's two largest drug cartels as terrorist organizations -- which Flavio has said was a personal request.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

In its statement, DHS denied HSI has neglected its core mission, saying the agency has increased its efforts to combat criminal cartels, gangs and drug traffickers in response to multiple Trump executive orders.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Authorities label the video fake and deny any deal or cooperation with the cartels.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 26, 2026

The Mexican government, too, has taken more aggressive steps against the cartels and sent thousands of troops to Sinaloa.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

At last, however, several cartels were agreed upon, and he enjoyed the great happiness of seeing some hundred or so American captives brought over to France and released.

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Wiliam Cabell Bruce




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