Former ANMAT director Nélida Agustina Bisio, who oversaw Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial in Argentina, has been charged in connection with 90 deaths from contaminated fentanyl.
ANMAT inspectors found 28 critical safety issues at the lab producing the fentanyl but failed to stop distribution.
The lab lost 25% of its fentanyl citrate powder—3 kilograms—in the production process.
A federal judge ordered Bisio’s assets frozen at 500 billion pesos ($330 million).
Investigative journalist Federico Dario Teijeiro uncovered evidence of bribery and systemic regulatory failures.
The deadly batch: How contaminated fentanyl reached patients
In May 2025, 15 people at a single Argentine hospital died on the same day. Hospital staff were baffled—the patients were being treated on different floors for different conditions. The common thread? All had received fentanyl from Laboratorios Ramallo, a lab that had been flagged with nearly 30 critical safety violations by ANMAT inspectors just months earlier.
By the time the crisis ended, at least 90 people were dead and 44 others suffered serious injuries. The contaminated fentanyl contained Klebsiella pneumoniae and Ralstonia mannitolilytica bacteria. Federal Judge Ernesto Kreplak has now charged former ANMAT director Nélida Agustina Bisio and her subordinate Gabriela Mantecón Fumadó with adulteration of medicinal substances.
Regulatory capture: A pattern of looking the other way
ANMAT—Argentina’s equivalent of the U.S. FDA—conducted inspections in November and December 2024 at Laboratorios Ramallo, uncovering 28 critical problems. Yet the agency took no meaningful action. Mantecón Fumadó drafted a warning letter to the lab in January 2025 but waited until February to send it—the “softest measure” available to the agency, according to journalist Teijeiro.
The lab’s records showed 25% of its fentanyl citrate powder—3 kilograms—simply disappeared during production. No credible business operates with such losses, Teijeiro noted. The missing powder could have been sold on the black market, stolen by employees, or consumed by workers.
Rather than halting distribution, ANMAT allowed the tainted drug to continue reaching hospitals. A federal judge had to order the recall after patients began dying.
The Pfizer connection: Same officials, different crisis
This is the second federal lawsuit against Bisio. The first alleges she helped Pfizer cover up at least one death and one heart injury sustained by clinical trial participants for the COVID-19 vaccine.
ANMAT recorded 20 findings during its inspection of the Pfizer trial at Buenos Aires’ Central Military Hospital, including 52 participants receiving double the planned vaccine dose. Principal investigator Fernando Polack simultaneously served as president of I TRIALS SA, the company administering payments for the trial.
The Central Ethics Committee of Buenos Aires later categorized five types of non-compliance as “serious,” including failures in adverse-event follow-up and 439 pending deviation reports that Pfizer had not submitted to the ethics committee.
When profit trumps safety
The pattern echoes a troubling history. In 1968, during the Hong Kong flu outbreak, children received untested penicillin and streptomycin vaccines, leaving many permanently deaf. When profit incentives override safety protocols, shortcuts become institutionalized.
Teijeiro’s investigation uncovered evidence that ANMAT leaders received bribes from labs and food producers to ignore problems. The agency’s culture of looking the other way—doing things “for show” without meaningful action—has now cost dozens of lives.
Global implications
Before the fentanyl deaths became public, the U.S. FDA and ANMAT were negotiating an agreement on medicine exchange between the countries. Those negotiations halted after the revelations.
“Everyone assumes the FDA has reviewed data,” said one petitioner in a separate U.S. case challenging COVID vaccine labeling. “Buyer beware.” The same warning now applies to Argentina’s pharmaceutical oversight.
A system that failed
Judge Kreplak determined that Bisio maintained a “passive and permissive” attitude while Mantecón Fumadó “had full knowledge of the malfunctioning of the laboratories” yet delayed warnings and held informal meetings with lab executives rather than enforcing regulations.
Both former officials remain free on bail, their assets frozen at 500 billion pesos each. Their prosecution marks a rare instance of accountability in a system where regulators often escape consequences for failures that cost lives.
As Teijeiro put it: The real clinical trial is happening in the real world, in real-time. Honest communication and transparency remain the only path to regaining public trust—but Argentina’s regulatory system has yet to learn that lesson.
The corporate media is at it again, leaking war plans to manufacture consent for another escalation in the Middle East. The Pentagon’s official response was predictably robotic: “The Department of War plans for a wide range of operational scenarios to execute Presidential and Secretary level direction and to ensure mission success in any operational environment” [1].
I have learned to treat these anonymous leaks with extreme skepticism, but I also recognize they often serve as trial balloons to gauge public reaction before a controversial strike. Given Trump’s desperate need for an exit from a war he promised to avoid, I believe this MOAB plan is not a path to victory but a desperate, symbolic gesture meant to save face. The truth is that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, the US has already lost this war, and dropping a big bomb on some dusty military site will not change that reality one bit.
We’ve all seen this movie before. The Pentagon develops plans, the media leaks them, and the public is told that a massive show of force will bring the enemy to their knees. The MOAB is a weapon designed for a different era, a psychological weapon as much as a physical one. Its use now would be an admission that conventional military power has failed to achieve political objectives. I believe we are watching an empire in decline, thrashing about with expensive toys while its actual power evaporates.
The fact that this is even being discussed shows how disconnected the Washington establishment is from reality. They think they can bomb their way to a favorable outcome, but the damage has already been done. The war has cost the US $38 billion through Aug 1, according to a Congressional Budget Office estimate, and has resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply [2]. Dropping a MOAB will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it will not stop Iran’s proxies from attacking our bases, and it will not restore the illusion of American invincibility. It will only serve as a propaganda victory for Iran and a rallying cry for their allies.
You cannot bomb a civilization into submission. You can only destroy infrastructure, kill innocent people, and create new enemies for generations to come.
The MOAB: A Useless Gesture That Won’t Change Anything
Let’s be clear about what the MOAB actually is. It is a roughly 20,000-pound conventional bomb, the largest non-nuclear weapon in the US arsenal. The GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator is the weapon designed for that mission, and even that has limited effectiveness against hardened targets like Fordow. The MOAB is designed to clear minefields and create psychological shock, not to destroy strategic infrastructure. So what is the point of dropping it on Iran? The only logical answer is that it is for Trump’s ego. He wants a mushroom cloud on television, a dramatic visual that he can use to claim victory and distract from his failures. The Pentagon has reportedly even considered using nuclear weapons against Iran’s nuclear facilities [3].
Even if the MOAB causes significant damage, it will not defeat Iran or open the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian military is dispersed, hardened, and experienced in asymmetric warfare. They have survived years of sanctions, assassinations, and military strikes. Their leadership knows that they can absorb a hit and retaliate in ways that hurt the US far more than a bomb hurts them. Iran has widened its maritime operations by shifting attacks beyond the narrow confines of the Strait of Hormuz into the broader waters of the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, with the IRGC possibly striking two commercial ships outside traditional chokepoints, including a vessel off Qatar and a Very Large Crude Carrier near the United Arab Emirates [4]. Dropping a MOAB will not change that equation. It will only confirm to the world that the US is out of ideas and that the only tool left in its toolbox is brute force, which is not working.
I have long argued that the US military is not as capable as it pretends to be. We have seen the reports of depleted interceptor inventories, the inability to sustain operations, and the growing concerns about munitions shortages [2][5]. The USS Gerald R. Ford has been a disaster, plagued by cost overruns and technical problems. Our generals are warning that we are overstretched [6]. In this context, the MOAB is not a sign of strength; it is a sign of weakness. It is a weapon that we use when we have run out of options. It is a symbol of a declining empire, not a rising one. The only thing this bomb will accomplish is to accelerate our decline by provoking Iran to further escalate while convincing the rest of the world that we are a reckless power that cannot be trusted.
The Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s Chokehold on the Global Economy
The reality that the Pentagon does not want to admit is that Iran already controls the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC has claimed complete control over this strategic waterway, and they have the missiles, drones, and naval assets to enforce that claim [7]. The US Navy has effectively retreated from the area. The deployments come as Washington is sending more warships and troops to the Middle East ahead of a potential resumption of large-scale strikes against Iran after the midterms, according to an AP report [8].
This is not a temporary condition; it is a permanent shift in the balance of power. The Iranians have figured out how to leverage their geography and asymmetric capabilities to neutralize American naval dominance. They can shut down the Strait whenever they want, and there is nothing we can do about it.
Iran will use this leverage to charge tolls, deny passage to US allies, and control the flow of oil to the global economy. They have already demonstrated that they are willing to attack tankers and infrastructure, and they have warned American oil and gas companies that they are exposed [9]. The global supply shock that began when the war started will continue and likely worsen. Oil prices will remain high, and Western economies will bear the brunt of the pain.
Meanwhile, Iran’s allies, like China and Russia, will get preferential access to cheap oil. This is the new world order. The US started this war to prevent Iran from dominating the region, but the only thing we have accomplished is to accelerate Iran’s rise and our own decline.
The long-term economic damage is going to be catastrophic. We are not just talking about higher gas prices for a few months. We are talking about a permanent restructuring of the global energy economy. Fertilizer costs will skyrocket, leading to food shortages and famine in vulnerable regions. Diesel and jet fuel will become prohibitively expensive, disrupting supply chains and grounding airlines. The middle class in America will be wiped out by inflation and unemployment. All of this is the direct result of a war that we did not need to fight and cannot win. The Strait of Hormuz is the choke point that will strangle the global economy, and Iran holds the leash.
Why Iran Was Always Going to Win
I have said from the beginning that Iran was always going to win this war. This is not a controversial statement if you understand geography, history, and culture. Iran is a massive country with rugged terrain that favors defenders. It has a population of 90 million people who are proud of their history and willing to fight for their homeland. You cannot conquer a country like that with bombs. You cannot dismantle a civilization with airstrikes. The idea that the US could waltz in and impose its will is absurd. It ignores the lessons of history, where numerous empires have tried and failed to subdue this region.
The US Navy has been now been defeated. Our ships cannot sail safely in the Persian Gulf. Our aircraft carriers are hiding far from the coast. Eighty-one U.S. military aircraft, helicopters, and drones have been lost or damaged in the conflict with Iran [10]. Our munitions stockpiles are dangerously low, with interceptor missiles being expended at an unsustainable rate [2].
Effectively, Israel has also been defeated. Its military is bogged down in Gaza, its economy is struggling, and its reputation is in tatters. The US cannot rebuild its navy overnight. The industrial capacity is gone. We cannot manufacture ships and missiles fast enough to replace what has been lost. The USS Gerald R. Ford is a disaster that costs billions and still cannot perform its primary functions. This is the reality of American decline, and no amount of bombing can reverse it.
Trump’s gift of betrayal is that we are paying the price for his Netanyahu-driven war. He promised to end wars, but he started one with Iran to please his Zionist donors and foreign puppetmasters. Now, he is trying to bomb his way out of a mess he created. The American people are waking up to the fact that they were lied to, that their sons and daughters are dying for no reason, and that their economy is being destroyed to protect the interests of a foreign power. I believe the only way out of this is to stop fighting, withdraw our troops, and accept the reality that Iran is a regional power that cannot be bossed around. The MOAB will not save Trump or the US. It is a desperate act that will only accelerate our decline.
Preparing for the New Reality: Decentralize and Survive
The system is not going to return to normal. I have been warning about this for years. The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz is the trigger for a global economic collapse that will be unlike anything we have seen before [11]. The supply chain is breaking down. Food, fuel, and fertilizer are becoming scarce and expensive. We are facing the real possibility of famine, social unrest, and even cannibalism in the worst-case scenarios [12]. This is not fearmongering; it is a realistic assessment of the trajectory we are on.
The people who assume that the government will bail them out are going to be sorely disappointed. The government is broke, and the only thing it can do is print more money, which will inevitably lead to hyperinflation and the destruction of the dollar.
The only way to survive what is coming is to decentralize your life. This means producing your own food, generating your own power (as much as you can manage), and reducing your dependence on the grid. You need to be off-grid. You need solar panels, batteries, and an electric vehicle that can be charged by the sun. You cannot rely on diesel or gas because those may become rationed, unavailable or unaffordable. You need to store food, water, and medical supplies. You need to learn how to garden, how to fix things, and how to defend yourself. The goal is to be self-sufficient and independent from the system that is collapsing around us.
You also need to stay informed. The mainstream media is lying to you about the war, the economy, and the collapse. They are telling you that everything is fine while the world burns. You need to bypass them and get your information from alternative sources. You need to have backup communication systems like satellite phones in case the internet goes down. The key is to build a community of like-minded people who can help each other. You cannot do this alone. But you also cannot rely on the government or the system. You have to take responsibility for your own survival and your own future.
The Only Path Forward: Accept Reality and Prepare
The US has lost the war with Iran, and it is not going to get a favorable outcome. We need to accept this reality. Iran won. They control the Strait of Hormuz, they have the strategic initiative, and they have the will to endure hardship. We do not. We are facing decades of economic pain. The dollar is headed toward collapse, and our standard of living is going to decline dramatically. There is no going back to the way things were.
The unipolar world order that existed after the fall of the Soviet Union is over. We are entering a multipolar world where power is distributed among several nations, and the US is no longer the hegemon. This is a painful adjustment, but it is a necessary one.
The MOAB bombing, if it happens, will not save us. It will not change the outcome of the war. It will only be a symbolic act of violence that kills innocent people, destroys infrastructure, and confirms to the world that the US is a rogue state. It is a desperate act that will accelerate our decline. We need to stop pretending that we can bomb our way to a better future. We need to stop listening to the generals and politicians who are sending our young people to die for their failed policies. We need to reject the propaganda and embrace the truth. The only way forward is to accept reality and start preparing for the new world we are entering.
To survive all this with your sanity intact, focus on your own health, wealth, and freedom. Grow your own food, filter your own water, and take care of your body. Stack gold and silver to protect your wealth from inflation [13]. Learn skills that will be useful in a world without cheap energy and abundant resources. Build a network of trusted friends and neighbors. Stay informed and stay vigilant.
Also, support alternative media and independent journalists who are telling the truth. We are in for a rough ride, but we can make it through if we are smart and prepared. The old world is dying, and a new one is being born. It is up to us to make sure that we survive the transition and build a better future for our children. The choice is ours. We can either keep following the herd over the cliff, or we can choose to prepare and survive.
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The Justice Department charged 14 people, arrested two U.S. nationals and seized about 187 laptops and KVM devices in coordinated Ohio and Texas actions.
The indictment alleges a scheme running from 2019 to about July 2025 that touched more than 70 companies and generated roughly $3 million.
Under Operation Lonestar Roundup, the FBI searched more than 40 known or suspected laptop farms in Texas.
U.S.-based facilitators are the linchpin, and the Justice Department says North Korean workers are recruiting more of them.
The charges are allegations, and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The Justice Department said the coordinated actions unfolded in two theaters. In the Northern District of Ohio, prosecutors announced a four-count indictment alleging wire fraud, money laundering and identity theft. It names two U.S. nationals, Michael James Bostelle of Pennsylvania and Juan Cecilio Pena Carrillo of Texas, along with 10 China-based defendants, while two more defendants remain under seal. In Texas, the FBI searched more than 40 residences between Sept. 21 and Sept. 25 that were known or suspected to operate as laptop farms, under a banner called Operation Lonestar Roundup.
The indictment sketches a long game. From 2019 to about July 2025, North Korean information technology workers allegedly won remote jobs with stolen or fabricated identity documents, then hid behind virtual private networks and proxy infrastructure to look like Americans working on American soil. Victim employers sat in health care, communications, cyber support, retail and manufacturing across Ohio, 16 additional states and the District of Columbia. Prosecutors put the haul at roughly $3 million, believed to have flowed to sanctioned entities controlled by Pyongyang. For a government boxed in by sanctions, a remote paycheck is quieter than a missile test, and far harder to spot.
Inside the laptop farm, where American doorsteps become Pyongyang’s front line
A laptop farm is a simple piece of deception with a brutal payoff. A company ships a work laptop to what it believes is a new hire’s home. A U.S.-based facilitator receives the machine, keeps it powered on, installs remote-access software and lets the real worker log in from far away. The FBI’s public service announcement says facilitators have also set up financial accounts, created profiles on job search sites, helped fund tools such as artificial intelligence models and attended virtual interviews on behalf of the workers. Some facilitators take a share of the proceeds.
That detail should trouble every hiring manager in the country. The facilitators are not phantoms. They are people with mailboxes and driveways, living inside the same economy whose companies they allegedly helped to fleece. The FBI has described such helpers as both witting and unwitting, a distinction that matters in court but hardly matters to the employer whose network was just opened to a stranger. U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould of the Northern District of Texas declared, “we will not allow enemies of the United States to exploit our businesses.”
None of this arrived without warning. The FBI, Treasury and State departments issued a joint advisory in May 2022, which warned that individual workers can earn up to $300,000 a year and that collectively they generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually for entities such as North Korea’s Ministry of Defense. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence followed in July 2023, and Washington and Seoul issued joint guidance that October. The FBI has since published public service announcements in May 2024, January 2025, July 2025 and again with Tuesday’s announcement. The Justice Department’s DPRK RevGen: Domestic Enabler Initiative has already announced actions in June 2025, November 2025, April 2026 and May 2026. Four years of alarms, and still an alleged scheme that ran for roughly six.
A threat that keeps adapting
The adversary is evolving faster than the defenses. CrowdStrike, the cybersecurity firm that tracks this network under the name Famous Chollima, reported in 2025 that its threat hunters investigated more than 320 cases of North Korean operatives landing remote jobs in a single year, a 220% jump in activity. Adam Meyers, the firm’s head of counter adversary operations, said, “We see them almost every day now.” The firm also found operatives leaning on generative artificial intelligence at every stage, including while juggling three or four jobs at once.
Pressure produces adaptation. The Justice Department says North Korean workers are increasingly recruiting American facilitators to counter better private-sector detection and tougher enforcement, hiring them for a wider range of tasks and sometimes subcontracting whole jobs to third-party foreign nationals. The stakes also extend beyond salaries. The department warns that workers posing as legitimate employees have committed data extortion and exfiltrated proprietary and sensitive data from U.S. companies. A paycheck funneled to Pyongyang is the visible theft. The invisible one is a stolen trove of source code, customer files and internal secrets walking out the digital back door.
