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Javier F. Peña

Javier F. Peña is an American former Drug Enforcement Administration agent who investigated Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel. Peña worked as a consultant on the Netflix series Narcos.

    October 31, 2026
    News/Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka’s Nationwide Power Failure Triggered by Sudden Loss of 187MW, Preliminary Report Finds

    Sri Lanka’s nationwide electricity failure on the 17th began with the sudden loss of 187 megawatts of power from the first generating unit of the Lakvijaya coal-fired power station in Norochcholai, according

    News/Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka’s Tamil Political Blocs Agree Joint Protest Against Terrorism Act

    Two major Tamil political blocs in Sri Lanka have agreed to organise a joint public protest demanding the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), following a meeting between their representatives in the Northern Province. The meeting between the

    October 31, 2026

    Canadian MPs Call for International Accountability Over Chemmani Mass Graves in Sri Lanka

    News/Sri Lanka

    Canadian parliamentarians have called for international accountability over the discovery of mass graves in Chemmani, northern Sri Lanka, urging Canada to support independent oversight

    37 Million Seahorses Sold Every Year as Wildlife Trade Exceeds 100,000 Species

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    At least 107,356 species are involved in international wildlife trade, more than twice the number previously estimated, according to a study published in Science

    Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar

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    Following excerpts adapted from the author’s latest book, Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar, published by Macmillan “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Children of God.” — Matthew

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