US troops are massing in the Caribbean on President Trump’s orders.
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From strikes on boats killing 83 people, to declaring Venezuela’s leader a narco terrorist, Mr Trump heralded his ramped up war on drugs in an executive order, signed on day one of his presidency. We’re in Trinidad to look at how the island ended up on the frontline of the US president’s war against Venezuela.
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Awful!!!
Drugs floating in the oceans, he says ? Donald wasn't there to see it, was he ? People can't go fishing , why do they not stop the boats to see if there is drugs ? trump needs a lesson, I hope the woman can do something to stop this terrible lost of lives..
The US are not prepared to be put through “ the century of humiliation” like China were ! Stop the fishing submarines now 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
A fisherman with one outboard engine and fishing nets is not gonna be a target !… a top of the libe boat with 4 250 horse piwer engines and sacks of drugs ( coming to America ti turn our country into a zombie apocalypse) will be !! Backed by intelligence to be unquestionably a target will get stopped ! Channel Al Jazeera 4 will not stop the mission !!🇺🇸🇺🇸
Innocent persons don't seem to have an issue with this though..hmmm
Yeah there are mugshots with that same dead man caught for the same exact thing
Trump is there for the OIL. Plain and simple. What the heck is the USA doing in the Caribbean. The USA needs to stop that Madman. He will soon be selling trump barrels of oil on a website 😮
Obviously zero evidence has been submitted to the media
despicable . The United States has been overthrown.Thank God for the second amendment.
Bodies showing up on beaches but still not one iota of drugs, or proof of drugs.
Trump is such a hypocrite, he’s calls out the president of Venezuela on no more than a suspension he’s involved in drug trafficking, then what does he do, he pardons a known convicted drug trafficker who supplied over 400 tons of cocaine directly into America, best part is he said he was going to do it with the sole intention of killing Americans. America is fucked with this clown as president, get rid of him.
Venezuela has oil
There are boats that travel and trading for generations.
Don't let them near your country, fix your country first Trump.
Amazing there is now drug floating in the water
At one time I. The US you were presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law. No more.
The body washed up so shouldn't the product wash up to. When the green plant is tossed over board it automatically washes up……, smfh really…..They need to get out as they the Americans in the WH tell so much lies.
Trinidad Needs a Change in Leadership
This is america attempt to save itself , by controlling the largest oil in the world
I'm from Trinidad. Most Trinidadians actually support trump and the us in invasion. We've hosted thousands of Venezuelan refugees in our small island, crime is rampant which the drug trade fuels. The ones opposing are supporters of the opposition who were voted out in April, they don't care about Venezuela but they're just anti government
1:02 we stilll have fish thou…..
It’s about OIL. Those poor fishermen were murdered by Trump and Hegseth..
Everyone and their grandma knows this has nothing to do with drugs and everything to do with Venezuelas oil
It amazes me how the West are sooooo slow to calling out the atrocities their friends carry. Too little too late
Victim … 😂😂😂
Mr. Trump please leave T&T to the whims of Maduro. See how they M.C. come begging for help from America.
Doing things in lawful ways would be appreciated!
I can forgive all political parties but it doesn't mean that I have to lose wisdom, understanding and discernment by forgiving them
They are not Jehovah GOD, His Son Jesus and Holy Spirit!
So, when they continue to deceive, oppress, lie, manipulate, intimidate, scheme, trick, take people's work and give it to others to roll out while stringing along and sidelining the people whose work they are plagiarizing, or whether they continue to engage in illegal, unlawful and corrupt ways, I don't have to be party to that or support that!!
Many are confused because you cannot serve God and mammon. You cannot deceive GOD. You would either adhere to the Word, principles, morals and ways or you will compromise it, make excuses and instead serve man, party, cliques, money, power and greed.
Don't be fooled, GOD is no respecter of persons and HIS Word does not change for anyone.
Serve GOD not man or the things man pretend with. We so need truth in this world today.
Be wise and do what is right and not continue false narratives, extra judicial killings, breaking international laws and ignoring due process please?
This have to do with oil. Every life matters
In 🇻🇪 we have had already 500 years of 🏴☠️ bs, this is just a continuation of it, some new arrivals to the New World don't seem to understand that yet, some have but some haven't by the looks, both 🇻🇪&🇹🇹 are destined to live as neighbors in peace forever regardless of sht politicians of any sort.
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"Based on the future projections from the provided analysis, here is an estimated breakdown of the global control percentage for the relevant groups, considering their influence on key maritime routes and distribution:
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FUTURE PROJECTION: ESTIMATED % OF GLOBAL CONTROL
1. European Mafias (Collective)
· 'Ndrangheta + Albanian + Others: ~25-35% of global control
· Absolute dominance in Europe (75-90% of the intra-European market).
· Control of critical ports: Rotterdam (Netherlands), Antwerp (Belgium), Hamburg (Germany) and Gioia Tauro (Italy).
· Infiltration in the USA via alliances with domestic mafias (e.g., 7-8% of imports to the USA for the 'Ndrangheta).
· Key route: Balkan Corridor (cocaine trafficking) and Northern European ports (synthetic drugs).
2. Domestic US Mafias
· Cosa Nostra (NY/NJ) + Cuban-Americans (Miami): ~15-20% of global control
· Control of Atlantic ports: New York, Miami, and the I-95 corridor.
· Direct alliances with Colombians and Europeans for import.
· Critical routes:
· I-95 (New York to Florida): 70% projected control.
· I-10 (South): 55% shared with Colombians.
3. Colombian Cartels
· ~10-15% of global control
· Regain autonomy by eliminating Mexican intermediaries.
· Direct alliances with Europeans ('Ndrangheta) and US mafias (Miami).
· Key ports: Cartagena/Barranquilla (exit) + Buenaventura (Pacific).
4. Other Key Actors
· OMGs (Hells Angels, etc.): ~5-10% globally
· Control of land corridors in the USA (I-80/I-40: 60%).
· Russian/Turkish Mafias: ~5-8% globally
· Influence in the I-5 corridor (US Pacific) and traffic to Eastern Europe.
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DISTRIBUTION IN MAIN PORTS AND ROUTES
Port/Route Projected Control (Future)
Gioia Tauro (Italy) 'Ndrangheta (90-95%)
Rotterdam (Netherlands) 'Ndrangheta + Albanians (70-80%)
Miami (USA) Cuban-Americans + Colombians (60-70%)
New York (USA) Cosa Nostra (50-60%)
I-95 Corridor (USA) Cosa Nostra + Cubans (70%)
Balkan Corridor Albanians (80%) + 'Ndrangheta (20%)
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GLOBAL ANALYSIS
· Net Winners: European mafias ('Ndrangheta) and domestic US mafias (Cosa Nostra and Cubans), increasing their control by 200-300% compared to the current scenario.
· Net Losers: Mexican cartels (lose up to 90% of global influence).
· Key Point: The corporatization of crime favors groups with greater capacity for institutional infiltration (e.g., 'Ndrangheta in European ports, Cubans in Miami).
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Note: These projections assume a total reconfiguration of global trafficking if Mexican cartels lose relevance, prioritizing logistical control (ports, land routes) over territorial violence.
Regarding 🚛🚢🍃 $:
"Based on the provided percentage analysis and taking conservative estimates of the total value of the global drug trafficking market as a reference (which, according to UN and other agency reports, ranges from $650 billion to $950 billion annually), we can project the dollar amounts for each group.
For this calculation, I will use an average of $800 billion USD as the annual base of the global 'pie'. The percentages applied will be the midpoints of the ranges you gave.
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PROJECTED ANNUAL VALUE IN DOLLARS (in billions of USD)
Criminal Group Estimated % (Range) Midpoint % Estimated Annual Value (USD)
European Mafias ('Ndrangheta, Albanians, others) 25% – 35% 30% ~$240 billion
Domestic US Mafias (Cosa Nostra, Cuban-Americans) 15% – 20% 17.5% ~$140 billion
Colombian Cartels 10% – 15% 12.5% ~$100 billion
OMGs (Hells Angels, etc.) 5% – 10% 7.5% ~$60 billion
Russian/Turkish Mafias 5% – 8% 6.5% ~$52 billion
Others / Residual Distribution (Local groups, etc.) (Adjustment) ~26% ~$208 billion
TOTAL GLOBAL MARKET 100% ~$800 billion
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KEY NOTES ON THIS CONVERSION:
1. Overlap: The percentages in the original analysis do not add up to 100% because groups do not operate in silos. A shipment controlled by Colombians in Miami generates value for both them and the Cuban-American mafias distributing it. Therefore, the 'Others / Residual Distribution' category absorbs this overlap and the value of minor actors.
2. Value vs. Control: These figures represent the total market value flowing through each group's networks, not their net profit. A large portion is lost to costs (production, bribes, seizures) and payments to partners.
3. The Mexican Factor: The projection assumes Mexican cartels lose their dominant role. In the current scenario, they are estimated to control between 30-40% of that global pie (about $240-$320 billion), a value redistributed among the winners in the analysis (Europeans and US mafias).
4. Net Winners in $:
· European Mafias: Would go from controlling perhaps ~$150 billion to about **$240 billion**.
· US Mafias: Would go from ~$80 billion to about **$140 billion**.
Distribution in Key Ports and Routes (Relative Value):
These nodes do not have a fixed value but are facilitators of the total value. For example:
· Miami (60-70% control): If 15% of global flow (~$120 billion) passes through Miami, the Cuban and Colombian mafias would control the movement of *$72 to $84 billion* in merchandise through that port.
· I-95 Corridor (70% control): If it is the main route of the East Coast (handling perhaps 20% of the US market), the value controlled by Cosa Nostra and Cubans could be around $20-$30 billion.
In summary: The ~$800 billion annual 'pie' is drastically redistributed, with European mafias consolidating as the most powerful conglomerate (with a flow close to a quarter of a trillion dollars), followed by domestic US mafias and Colombians reconnected directly to the global market."
Propaganda!!!! We all know the British media hates Trump!!!! That's why the BBC is being sued for billions due to their fake news. Maduro is a dictator whose money and power comes from the drug cartels. He/Maduro is also providing iran/hezbolla with money and resources. Venezuela had elections currently and he lost to maria machado. Did he step down, no he didn't because he's a dictator.
That guy from Trinidad was arrested for trafficking before. Do your homework.
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Trinidad is no victim
You all have Zero idea what is going on
Ok, so much cocaine and is something so dangerous for our lifetime i thankful for Mr Donald trump supporters the history of Trinidad and Tobago look out still have REAL cannon I ain't
Playing.that you