DEA's Mexico chief quietly removed over ties to drug lawyers

7 articles, oldest first.

1. Kokomo Tribune

   DEA's Mexico chief quietly removed over ties to drug lawyers ↗ (opens Kokomo Tribune)

   Published Jan 27, 2023

   Same headline from 3 more outlets

   Kokomo Tribune's feed description

   The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration quietly removed its top official in Mexico last year over improper contact with lawyers for major narcotraffickers. Nicholas Palmeri’s socializing and vacationing with Miami drug

2. Los Angeles Times

   DEA quietly ousted Mexico chief over misconduct including ties to drug lawyers ↗ (opens Los Angeles Times)

   Published Jan 27, 2023

   Los Angeles Times's feed description

   The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration quietly ousted its former top official in Mexico last year over allegedly improper contact with lawyers for narcotraffickers.

3. Minneapolis Star Tribune

   DEA Mexico chief quietly ousted over ties to drug lawyers ↗ (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

   Published Jan 27, 2023

   Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

   The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration quietly ousted its former top official in Mexico last year over improper contact with lawyers for narcotraffickers, an embarrassing end to a brief tenure marked by deteriorating cooperation between the countries and a record flow of cocaine, heroin and fentan…

4. Washington Examiner

   DEA Mexico chief removed from position over ties to drug lawyers ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Jan 27, 2023

   Washington Examiner's feed description

   The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration had quietly ousted its chief in Mexico last year over his improper socialization with drug lawyers, according to recently reviewed records.

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