For example, in reporting the assassination of a South American drug lord, The New York Times stated: “Hiding his drug dealing behind claims of legitimate business wealth and the image of a benefactor, he had his own radio show and was often accompanied by Roman Catholic priests. ”
द वॉल स्ट्रीट जर्नल ने रिपोर्ट किया कि नशीले पदार्थों के व्यसनी बन गए लाखों लोगों के जीवन को बरबाद करने के अतिरिक्‍त, इस नशीले पदार्थ के सरदार ने व्यक्‍तिगत रूप से हज़ारों लोगों की हत्या करवायी ।