Derek Maltz

Derek Maltz

government official United States

Derek Maltz is the Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), known for his strong stance against drug trafficking and organized crime, particularly in relation to cartel activities. He recently made headlines by praising the extradition of notorious drug lord Rafael Caro Quintero, emphasizing that justice will be pursued for those involved in drug-related violence and crime.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
99,422
Power
4,870$
Sentiment
5.20
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Peru 1 6.00 0.04% +0% 32,971,846 13,953 $230,000 97$
Ecuador 1 7.00 0.04% +0% 17,643,060 7,010 $108,000 43$
United States 1 5.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 73,166 $21,000,000 4,642$
Hungary 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 9,660,351 5,293 $160,000 88$
Totals 4 391,277,908 99,422 $21,498,000 4,870$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Derek Maltz has spent a lifetime in US drug enforcement and has been made the interim leader of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). 7

BBC: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs

United Kingdom United Kingdom: DEA Acting Administrator Derek Maltz hailed the extradition of Caro Quintero as a victory for the Camarena family. 7

BBC: Notorious Mexican drug lord among 29 cartel members extradited to US