Terry Cole

Terry Cole

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Terry Cole is a veteran agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who has taken on the role of the agency's director under President Donald Trump's administration. With extensive experience in drug enforcement missions in Mexico, Colombia, and Afghanistan, Cole is positioned at the forefront of the U.S. government's efforts to combat Mexican drug cartels. His appointment comes at a time of heightened U.S. military surveillance activities along the Mexican border, signaling an aggressive stance against drug trafficking organizations.

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Terry Cole is the director of the DEA and maintains permanent communication with Harfuch.

La confianza de Estados Unidos en Harfuch, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-11
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Terry Cole, the head of the DEA, represents a significant shift in the approach to organized crime.

El fin de la inmunidad, escribe Marcela Gómez Zalce
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-07
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Terry Cole is the director of the DEA who announced a broader strategy against organized crime, targeting not only cartel leaders but also corrupt officials.

El poderoso vicepresidente de la CNBV, escribe Mario Maldonado
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-08-06
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Terry Cole is the director of the DEA and will be present at the inauguration.

La fiscal Luz Adriana Camargo asistirá a la posesión en Cali del presidente electo, Abelardo de la Espriella
El Tiempo·ColombiaColombia· 2026-08-06
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DEA chief Terry Cole emphasized the role of corruption in 'El Mayo's' criminal enterprise.

Ismael "Mayo" Zambada es condenado a cadena perpetua en EU
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-07-20
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Terry Cole stated that there is a deadly connection between the cartels and the Mexican government.

Audios y el teatro de la negación, escribe Marcela Gómez Zalce
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-07-17
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Terry Cole is the director of the DEA who spoke about the connection between the Mexican government and drug cartels.

¿mentirosa o tonta?; Adán, ¿solicitado por EU?, escribe Salvador García Soto
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-07-16
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Terry Cole, head of the DEA, claimed there is a supposed 'connection' between the cartels and the Mexican government.

Gobierno de México rechaza dichos de titular de la DEA; afirmaciones carecen de sustento, aseguran
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-07-15
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Terry Cole, the DEA director, stated that Mexican cartels are the agency's top priority.

La construcción transnacional del crimen organizado en la política de EU, escribe Eunice Rendon
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-06-26
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Terry Cole, the DEA administrator, requested an internal investigation into the allegations regarding the agency's handling of fentanyl shipments.

"Hicimos que gente muriera", denuncian que agentes de la DEA permitieron tráfico de fentanilo en EU
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-06-26
5.0

Terry Cole, the director of the DEA, stated that Mexican cartels are the agency's top priority.

Cártel de Sinaloa y el CJNG, la prioridad número uno de la DEA: Terry Cole; fentanilo, una amenaza nunca antes vista, afirma
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-06-25
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Donald Trump

Terry Cole, the director of the DEA, described 'La Rana' as a ruthless leader of the Sinaloa Cartel responsible for flooding the nation with drugs.

Narco “La Rana”, entre altar a la muerte, corridos de Los Rayos del Norte, drogas y armas doradas
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2026-02-27
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Terry Cole reassured DEA staff that the agency's reputation would be protected following Cordero's arrest.

Promotor artístico dominicano fue quien reveló que Melitón Cordero podía conseguir visa en 2 semanas
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-02-19
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Terry Cole accused Venezuela of collaborating with Colombian guerrillas to facilitate drug trafficking.

Petro pidió militarizar la frontera del lado venezolano
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-08-28
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Terry Cole accused Caracas of collaborating with guerrillas in alleged drug trafficking operations.

Padrino López anuncia despliegue de buques en el Caribe
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-08-27
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Terry Cole confirmed that the arrest of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was built 'brick by brick' since 2020 by U.S. authorities.

El próximo capo por el que vendrá la DEA a México
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-08-27
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Terry Cole accused Caracas of collaborating with guerrillas in alleged drug trafficking operations.

Venezuela desplegará buques en el Caribe para combatir el narcotráfico
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-08-26
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Terry Cole is the head of the DEA who warned that the case against El Mayo is not closed.

El Mayo pagó sobornos hasta 2024: ¿hoy cuántos dormirán tranquilos?
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-08-26
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Terry Cole, the director of the DEA, highlighted the global cooperation needed to capture criminals like 'El Mayo'.

EU da "por decapitado" al Cártel de Sinaloa tras declaración de culpabilidad de "El Mayo"; sigue aquí minuto a minuto la conferencia
El Universal·MexicoMexico· 2025-08-25
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Terry Cole, the director of the DEA, accused Venezuela of collaborating with Colombian guerrillas.

Venezuela desplegará 15 mil efectivos cerca de Colombia para "asegurar la paz"
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-25
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Vladimir Padrino

Terry Cole accused Venezuela of collaborating with Colombian guerrillas to send record amounts of cocaine to Mexican cartels.

Venezuela despliega 15,000 militares en la frontera con Colombia
La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily·HondurasHonduras· 2025-08-25
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Terry Cole accused Caracas of collaborating with Colombian guerrillas to send record amounts of cocaine to Mexican cartels.

Cuba se solidariza con Venezuela por “presión” de Estados Unidos | Internacional | Noticias
El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921·EcuadorEcuador· 2025-08-25
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Terry Cole accused Caracas of collaborating with Colombian armed groups to send record amounts of cocaine to Mexican cartels.

El mensaje de Díaz-Canel para el gobierno de Maduro
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-08-25
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Terry Cole is the director of the DEA who accused Caracas of collaborating with Colombian guerrillas in drug trafficking operations.

La FANB dice haber destruido diez campamentos colombianos
El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-08-25
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