Dr. Gary Webb

Dr. Gary Webb was a respected journalist known for his investigative work revealing how some U.S. government agencies, particularly the CIA, were involved in covert operations that supported drug trafficking in Central America and the U.S. during the 1980s. His 1996 "Dark Alliance" series exposed how drug money helped fund Contra rebels and connected to street drug epidemics. While his work sparked national debate and increased awareness of government complicity, it also faced criticism and controversy. Webb's groundbreaking reporting highlighted the complexities of drug policy and governmental accountability, but his findings remains a significant point of discussion in investigative journalism and U.S. history.