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More people dying in the dumbest war of all time, the war against drugs.

(NY Times) Residents of the isolated Mosquito Coast ofHonduras have burned down government buildings and are demanding that American drug agents leave the area immediately, intensifying a dispute over whether an antidrug operation there last week left four innocent people dead, including two pregnant women.

Lucio Baquedano, the mayor of Ahuas, the town where the operation occurred, said Thursday in an interview that residents rioted in the streets after learning that he and others had accused the Honduran police and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration of killing four people who had been fishing.

American and Honduran security officials dispute that account, saying that two traffickers were killed during an operation that yielded 1,000 pounds of cocaine. And on Thursday, American officials also asserted that, in a gun battle that took place during the seizure operation in the early morning of May 11, no Americans had fired weapons, only the Honduran police on the ground and a Honduran door gunner in a helicopter.

But with the details still murky — and in a region where American power has been viewed with skepticism since the cold war — Honduran officials and human rights organizations have begun calling for an investigation that could redefine, or limit, what has become an increasingly active American role in fighting drug smuggling through the region…

 

While the weather is finally starting to warm up you can add fairs and festivals to your agenda. Including the Hester Street fair in the LES. Right on Essex and Hester St you will find vintage pieces of jewelry, clothing, and knick knacks. There is also a variety of unique food and treats. A few notable spots including Sons of Essex, Pies ‘n’ Thighs, Lukes Lobster, Pie Corps, Macaron Parlour, Fatty Cakes and many more. They are open every Saturday through the end of October from 10am-6pm. The fair has been thriving since 1895! In addition to this location starting May 24th next Thursday they will be hosting “Hester Nights” every Thursday till the end of October as well. This will be located in the NoMad neighborhood at the Eventi open air plaza. Hours will be 4pm – 9pm. 

Community 54 Coca-Cola custom jacket  featuring denim sleeves, a leather pocket, and custom lining.  Can be purchased online or at 1275 Queen St W.