narcoterrorism
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of narcoterrorism
First recorded in 1985–90
Example Sentences
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"This collaborative and decisive action is a strategic success for all nations in the Western Hemisphere committed to disrupting and defeating narcoterrorism."
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
On Monday, the Ecuadorean leader said his government was beginning “a new phase against narcoterrorism and illegal mining.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, has said his country was beginning “a new phase against narcoterrorism and illegal mining.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
Now, at 92 years old, Hellerstein is presiding over the virtually unprecedented narcoterrorism case against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
In handcuffs, blindfolded and wearing a gray sweatsuit, he was on a U.S. warship, on his way to New York City to face narcoterrorism charges following a five-hour operation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026
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