Event Brief
Philippines pardons drug mule Mary Jane Veloso
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 25, 2026 at 2:24 AM ET
Summary: The Philippines pardoned drug mule Mary Jane Veloso, who was repatriated from Indonesia. Her case had previously triggered an uproar in the Philippines that led Manila and Jakarta to strike a deal.
WHO: Philippines
WHAT: Pardoned drug mule Mary Jane Veloso after her repatriation from Indonesia
WHEN: Sep 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: The pardon followed Veloso’s repatriation from Indonesia and was tied to a prior uproar that pushed Manila and Jakarta to reach a deal.
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