trafficking

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He has engaged in countless bilateral forums, work groups and discussions about immigration, drug trafficking, cross-border commerce and other concerns, and generally received good marks from U.S. officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Officials branded these visits as “wellness checks,” ostensibly aimed at ensuring that the children in question did not fall victim to human trafficking and were keeping up with their obligations for their immigration cases.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

"In the future, it will be possible to talk with a government that is truly committed to combating crime and drug trafficking," Noboa said.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The 2025 US State Department Report on human trafficking accused the government of failing to make significant efforts to eliminate it, never arresting or prosecuting a suspected scam compound operator or owner.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner