Authorities in Mexico City detain members of extortion and drug trafficking group The investigations included intelligence work, fixed and mobile surveillance, as well as reconnaissance patrols to identify the criminal group
Mexican Navy secures approximately two tons of alleged cocaine in the port of Acapulco The 80 recovered packages were placed under the custody of the Mexican Navy and will be handed over to the Attorney General's Office (FGR)
A Day in the Life of the Commandos Fighting the Cartels in the Colombian Jungle While the presidents of the United States and Colombia met in Washington, Orla Guerin joined a unit tasked with finding cocaine labs
US Implements measures to address substance addiction Trump presented the Great American Recovery Initiative as an effort to address the national public health emergency
Gustavo Petro denies asking Trump to remove him from the international financial sanctions list Gustavo Petro denied asking Trump to remove him from the financial sanctions list and stressed that one cannot act under blackmail
The controversy between Mexico and the US over the arrest of Ryan Wedding, the Canadian former Olympian accused of being The capture of Ryan Wedding has been the subject of conflicting statements regarding the participation of US agents in the operation on Mexican soil
Florida teacher who worked as a police officer for 10 years was arrested for trafficking fentanyl Amber Williamson was a Daytona Beach police officer for a decade, and now her former boss was involved in her arrest for fentanyl trafficking
Ryan Wedding was arrested in Mexico in an undercover FBI operation, The Wall Street Journal reveals The capture of former Canadian Olympic athlete Ryan Wedding in Mexico was allegedly the result of a secret FBI operation, The Wall Street Journal revealed
Girl starved to death in New York: Her father kept her locked up while he played video games and used drugs The prosecution described the home as a “house of horrors,” where a 3-year-old boy was also found locked in a cage
“El Cuini”, financial operator of the CJNG, requested postponement of hearing in the US due to probable nego Gonzalez Valencia was sent to the United States in August 2025 as part of a bilateral operation in which the Mexican government.....
Ecuador will share information with the European Center to curb drug trafficking The government of Daniel Noboa hopes that the alliance will also facilitate the fight against money laundering and the trafficking of weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
Coast Guard vessel intercepted a speedboat with a ton of cocaine in the Caribbean The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Alert intercepted a vessel with 2,250 pounds of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $18.4 million
Mother dies in Florida after saving her children during her husband's armed attack The attack occurred after an argument related to an American football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Indianapolis Colts
Drug dealer arrested with drugs and weapons the day after being released in Riverside Murrieta police said the suspect was arrested again after more narcotics, weapons, and stolen property were found on him during the investigation
It's a real threat: Gustavo Petro talks about the possibility of US military action in Colombia and about his call The Colombian president indicated that he also shared information with Trump about drug trafficking in his country; both plan to meet at the White House
The chaotic and cynical “Trump doctrine” in Venezuela If the situation in Venezuela worsens, the question is what will happen to the Venezuelans whom Trump decriminalized here in the United States
Delcy Rodriguez dismisses the general who was in charge of Maduro's security General Javier Marcano Tabata, commander of Venezuela's presidential honor guard, was dismissed after the capture of Nicolas Maduro
Petro releases videos to respond to Trump after accusations of alleged links to crime In one of his posts, the President of Colombia wrote...
Gustavo Petro calls for a demonstration for sovereignty in Colombia after tensions with Trump The Colombian president warned he would take up arms to defend his country's sovereignty against Trump's
Cilia Flores, wife of Nicolas Maduro, demanded medical attention before the New York court Cilia Flores requested urgent medical attention after reporting serious injuries suffered during her capture. The judge ordered that her medical evaluation be guaranteed
I am a prisoner of war: Nicolas Maduro appears in New York and rejects narcoterrorism charges After his capture in Caracas, Nicolas Maduro appeared before Federal Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein in New York, where he pleaded not guilty
Nicolas Maduro Pleads “Not Guilty” to Narcoterrorism Charges Former Venezuelan President Pleads Not Guilty to Four Charges in the Southern District Court of New York
Nicolas Maduro and his wife are taken to the federal court in Manhattan for their first hearing Nicolas Maduro and his wife were driven in a convoy, under heavy security, to the federal court in New York
US says Cuba is “about to fall” without Venezuelan oil; Trump threatens Colombia Trump considered that the situation on the island is so delicate that a military action or an operation similar to the one carried out in Venezuela would not be necessary
Trump says the US is in charge of Venezuela; Delcy Rodriguez assures there is 'cooperation' Trump has maintained that the vice president is willing to cooperate, however, he maintained that the United States is in charge of the country
Why were Maduro's eyes and ears covered when he was arrested? Experts explain in detail to BBC Mundo the main elements of the first known image of Nicolas Maduro after his capture
Nicolas Maduro was surprised and arrested in his 'steel fortress', Trump reveals Trump said Nicolas Maduro was captured in a house “like a fortress”, with steel doors
Nicolas Maduro has already landed in New York 12 hours after his capture Nicolas Maduro and his wife arrived in New York after being captured in Caracas and will face federal charges in the U.S.
Maduro and His Wife Indicted on Four Charges in the United States US Attorney General Pam Bondi Announces
Maduro says he is open to dialogue with the US on drug trafficking In an interview with state television, the Venezuelan president also dodged a question about an attack in his country claimed by the US
Drug trafficker arrested in Sinaloa who was accused in the US of narcoterrorism Pedro Inzunza Noriega was second in command of the group headed by Fausto Isidro Meza Flores, alias “El Chapo Isidro”
New revelations about the stimulant effects of ADHD medications There are notable differences in the response to stimulants between adolescents and adults, due to the incomplete maturation of the adolescent brain
They search in Mexico property of former Olympic athlete wanted by the FBI and seize motorcycles, medals, and drugs The FBI maintains an active international search for Wedding and offers a $15 million reward for information leading to his capture
Ecuador restricts its border with Colombia and Peru for security reasons The measure was promptly reported to Bogota and Lima regarding the only authorized crossings
The president of Fenerbahce, Edson Alvarez's club, was arrested for alleged drug use Sadettin Saran was arrested on charges of drug use. Reports indicate it was for cocaine use. Saran denies these accusations
“El Menchito,” son of the CJNG leader, appealed his life sentence in the US. Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez's defense maintains that the judicial process was flawed by irregularities that prevented a fair trial
Illinois man convicted of money laundering for Mexican criminal organization The man was found guilty on three counts against him, and it was also reported that he received $300,000 in cash for his services
Authorities in Mexico detain nephew of the ex-leader of the Gulf Cartel Osiel Cardenas Guillen Mario Alberto Cardenas Medina, 43, was captured along with two other people, with weapons, cartridges and illicit substances
Colombian cartels employ another maritime strategy in the face of US attacks on vessels One of the main adaptations has been the increasing use of sailboats and recreational vessels that transport smaller shipments
More than 2.5 million immigrants have left the US, reveals a DHS report Department of Homeland Security estimates that nearly 1.9 million undocumented immigrants have self-deported so far this year
Marco Rubio affirmed that 'the Maduro regime is illegitimate' and also 'cooperates with criminal groups.. During his first press conference since taking office, he spoke about several topics, including Venezuela, and his answers were in Spanish
Nick, son of Rob Reiner, destroyed his parents' house years before their tragic death Nick had several episodes of violence prior to the cruel death of his parents, largely due to his serious addiction problems
Donroe Doctrine: How Trump views Latin America, according to his national security strategy The new security guidelines show Washington's interest in curbing illegal immigration and containing the advance of drug trafficking
ICE arrests Mexican with tourist visa during a traffic stop A Mexican with a tourist visa was arrested by ICE in Arizona after a traffic stop, while family members question the real reason for the detention
Authorities identify the CJNG as the author of the car bomb that exploded in Michoacan The attack was carried out on December 6 in front of the Community Police facilities, leaving five dead and 12 wounded
ELN orders confinement of civilians in Colombia due to U.S. military operations The leftist guerrilla group controls Colombian territory for drug production and accused the U.S. of wanting to plunder Colombia's resources
Former DEA agent accused of laundering drug money and terrorist acts pleaded not guilty: what's next? Former DEA agent Paul Campo and his partner Robert Sensi face four charges for conspiracy to distribute drugs, weapons, and money laundering
Trump warns that Colombia could be the next one After Venezuela President Gustavo Petro “is going to get into big trouble if he doesn’t get his act together,” declared US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
The danger of energy drinks: a healthy man consumed them in excess and suffered a stroke The increasing potency of these energy drinks demands greater scrutiny and awareness among doctors and consumers about their potential dangers
Trump faces legal complications over attacks on vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific The Trump Administration faces pressure from Congress, a lawsuit, and criticism from international law experts over attacks in the Caribbean and Pacific
Prosecutor's Office asks to postpone La Tuta's hearing due to a possible negotiation with the drug trafficker Servando Gomez Martinez, former leader of Los Caballeros Templarios, could reach an agreement with the Prosecutor's Office to plead guilty to drug trafficking
Coast Guard stops vessel in Miami with huge cocaine shipment Approximately 1.6 tons of cocaine with an estimated value of $28 million were being transported on a vessel
Crew members of a vessel attacked twice by the US appeared to be asking for help, according to videos of the operation Several lawmakers said the men were waving their arms in the air, a gesture that could be interpreted as surrender or a plea for rescue
USA Former DEA Agent Accused of Laundering Money for CJNG Paul Campo worked for the DEA for about 25 years and laundered money for the cartel by converting cash into cryptocurrencies
DEA seizes more than 1 million fentanyl pills in Los Angeles The Drug Enforcement Administration said the seizure was made in October in Los Angeles County in
Alejandro Carranza, the Colombian who allegedly died in a US attack in the Caribbean Colombian Alejandro Carranza disappeared when he set out on his boat on September 14
Republicans and Democrats criticize the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernandez; Schumer Accuses Trump of Hypocrisy US officials, several representatives and senators from both parties agree that the pardon of Orlando Hernandez is unjustified and problematic
How the tentacles of drug trafficking are infiltrating Belgium, a country in the heart of the European Union Cocaine seizures destined for Belgium from South America are multiplying. Meanwhile, Belgian society suffers the consequences of drug trafficking
Trump will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, former president of Honduras, convicted of drug trafficking The Republican also called on the Honduran population to support candidate Tito Asfura for the presidency of the Central American country
The FBI seizes a “unique” sports vehicle linked to Canadian drug trafficker Ryan Wedding The vehicle, a Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR convertible, is valued at more than $13 million and it is believed that only six units exist worldwide
Massive raid in Texas leaves 143 detained, but only 51 would be related to criminal acts Of the total number of detainees, the information of at least 92 people would not be revealed and their relationship to any crime would not be verified
The criminal network of Canadian drug lord Ryan Wedding: Businessmen, former agents and his wife Ryan Wedding is accused of leading a vast drug trafficking network with operations in Mexico, Colombia, Canada and the United States
'Brother Wang,' a Chinese drug trafficker accused of trafficking tons of fentanyl, is presented before a judge Zhi Dong Zhang, an operator for the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was transferred to Brooklyn, New York
Excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of strokes In 2024, 29.7 million people aged 12 and over suffered from an alcohol use disorder, resulting in physical or mental impairment
One year after Liam Payne's death, an emotional letter from Taylor Swift goes up for auction In 2017, Swift wrote a letter to Liam Payne and encouraged him to continue his solo career
Darryl Strawberry, former MLB player, receives presidential pardon for drug trafficking and tax evasion The former Mets and Yankees player thanked Donald Trump for “closing a painful chapter” of his life after years of legal and health problems
FBI arrests 14 police officers for alleged links to drug trafficking Agents allegedly provided armed escort services on multiple occasions to an FBI agent posing as a drug trafficker
Maps showing drug routes from Latin America to the U.S. U.S. forces have been targeting suspected drug boats, mostly in the Caribbean. But is that the route the narcotics are arriving by?
Gustavo Petro accuses the US of 'war crime' For attacks on boats The Colombian leader responded to a post by US Secretary of State Pete Hegseth about the attack on 4 vessels
Trump says cartels “rule Mexico”, but praises bravery of President Sheinbaum Trump has said repeatedly that drug traffickers rule Mexico, however, he has held back on the possibility of a direct armed attack
Mexico delivers Zhi Dong Zhang to the US, designated as the leader of a fentanyl trafficking network Authorities indicate that Zhang operated in the United States, Central America, South America, Central America, Europe, China and Japan
Trump calls Petro a “thug” and Colombian president reacts The statements come at the same time that Trump confirmed that he will impose tariffs on Colombia after suspending financial aid
They arrest a US citizen in Sonora who was carrying a millionaire drug shipment Sonora authorities seized a shipment of methamphetamine hidden in a vehicle in which a US citizen was traveling
Indirect or coincidences? Taylor Swift’s “Actually Romantic” Fuels Rumors of Tension With Charli XCX The song, which is part of The Life of a Showgirl, has become the center of controversy on social networks due to its alleged indirect comments.
Who were Brenda, Morena, and Lara, the victims of the triple crime in Argentina? The femicide of the three young women has shocked a country with one of the lowest homicide rates in Latin America with its violence.
“Es sencillamente un acto de tirania de EE.UU. lanzar linternas sobre agua de sovereigndad extranjero”: Gust The president of Colombia spoke to BBC correspondent Tom Bateman about the US attacks in the Caribbean
Arrest a former chief anti-drug from Bolivia for operating a laboratory cocaine on his property Felipe Caceres Garcia was Vice Minister of Social Defense and Controlled Substances during the government of Evo Morales
EE.UU. Announces Sanctions Against La Mayiza, a Sinaloa Cartel Faction Fighting to the Death with Los Chapitos According to the US government, La Mayiza traffics fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, heroin and methamphetamines from northwestern Mexico into the country
USA After 'El Ruso,' FBI Offers $5 Million Reward for Leader Linked to 'La Mayiza' USA offers up to $5 million
The marine “superhighway” that South American cartels use to send drugs from Ireland to the United Kingdom a An operation in which Irish authorities seized more than two tons of cocaine exposed the drug traffickers route
DEA hits the Sinaloa Cartel with more than 600 detainees and tons of drugs seized The operation involved DEA agents in 23 field divisions within the United States and in seven foreign regions, without mentioning which ones
Dismantle narco lab linked to the Sinaloa cartel in Poland Two Mexican men were arrested in a methamphetamine lab in Poland, linked to the Sinaloa cartel
Charlie Sheen Speaks Freely About His Sexuality in New Netflix Documentary In the Netflix documentary, actor Charlie Sheen spoke about his first intimate experiences with men and his use of crack cocaine.
Kate Cassidy remembered Liam Payne on the day that would have been his birthday The model dedicated an emotional gesture to the singer, who was her boyfriend at the time of his death, on what would have been his 32nd birthday
Prosecutor Pam Bondi evades explaining how El Mayo was arrested Zambada, but thanks Mexico for collaboration Mexico has asked the U.S. for transparency regarding the arrest of El Mayo Zambada, who pleaded guilty to drug trafficking.
Los Zetas, the Beltran Leyva, and Other Cartels That Arose from Betrayals What were once armed cells of a cartel ended up becoming mortal enemies
EE.UU. Announces 30 Defendants in Drug and Weapons Trafficking, Including the Aragua Train The attorney general office for the District of Colorado announced arrests for drug trafficking, contract killings and firearms offenses
USA Claims it seized over $700 million in assets from Nicolas Maduro In parallel with the seizures, the US doubled the reward for information leading to Maduro arrest, raising it from $25 million to $50 million.
Speakeasy club closed in Houston after operation against drugs and illegal alcohol sales The raid on the Underground Storage facility left five people arrested, cocaine and liquor seized, and the facility was closed due to multiple safety violations.
Mayor of Guatemala is extradited to the United States for conspiracy for drug trafficking Romeo Ramos Cruz appeared before the District Court for the District of Columbia after his extradition from Guatemala
Gunman planning possible mass shooting arrested at Florida airport Michael Rodrigues, 41, was carrying a fully loaded AR-15 rifle, a machete and knives in a restricted area of Palm Beach Airport
Government highlights DEA drug seizures and ensures that it attacks the cartels Despite the progress, the Attorney General noted that traffickers are seeking to camouflage the drug in the form of pills of known medications, generating alerts
CBP reports the most secure border in history in June CBP published its June report and highlighted that no undocumented immigrants who crossed the U.S. southern border were released.
The United States described as “historic” Ovidio Guzman’s guilty plea Ovidio Guzman’s guilty plea in the U.S. represents a major blow to drug trafficking due to everything that “El Chapo’s” son will be able to reveal
Is the Aragua Train more powerful than the Sinaloa Cartel? Venezuelan journalist Ronna Risquez explains to DW why Venezuela most famous criminal gang has achieved so much success in such a short time
Why the US asked for the extradition of Adolfo Macias, alias Fito, the leader of Los Choneros of Ecuador The amendment to the Constitution that President Daniel Noboa promoted to allow the extradition of nationals to other jurisdictions could be applied to the kingpin
USA requested the extradition of Fito a dangerous drug trafficker and leader of Los Choneros Jose Adolfo Macias Villamar, alias Fito, is considered a ruthless man and the top drug trafficker in Ecuador
The technological race of the narcos in Colombia to make the cocaine business more profitable Colombia has been breaking its historical record of cocaine production for years, and the authorities are seizing more and more of the product. There is a whole narco-science behind it.
Who is Fito, the most wanted criminal in Ecuador captured inside a bunker in a luxury house Adolfo Macias, alias Fito, is one of the most dangerous criminals in Ecuador and leader of the Los Choneros gang
Colombian Military reveals how the Mexican cartels recruit them Through WhatsApp messages, Telegram or phone calls, the cartels try to recruit Colombian soldiers to join their ranks
“El Hummer”, the bloodthirsty ex-leader of Los Zetas, was sentenced to 35 years in prison in the U.S. Jaime Gonzalez Duran, alias “El Hummer”, was personally responsible for importing more than 450 kilos of cocaine and 90,000 kilos of marijuana into the U.S.
Trump appoints a former federal inmate as deputy director of the Bureau of Prisons The president trusts that the experience of a former inmate, whom he pardoned years ago, can be useful in the Bureau of Prisons
France’s €400M Jungle Prison Sparks Outrage Over Colonial Echoes France plans to construct a €400 million maximum-security prison in French Guiana’s Amazon rainforest, aiming to isolate dangerous criminals. The move has sparked controversy, with critics likening it to a
Cocaine Worth Rs 5,000 Crore Seized in Gujarat, 5 Arrested; Ankleshwar Court Grants Transit Remand Cocaine worth Rs 5,000 crore seized in Gujarat’s Bharuch, 5 people arrested. Ankleshwar Court grants 3-day transit remand for accused under NDPS Act.
Maharashtra: Mumbai Police busted drug factory; Woman arrested with cocaine worth Rs 40 crore from airport Mumbai Police has busted a drug factory on Thursday.
US: There was a stir after finding white powder inside the White House, the investigation revealed the whole truth The powder was found in the West Wing of the White House.
Britain: Indian-origin man running criminal gang convicted of drugs smuggling-money laundering, sentenced to nine years An Indian-origin crime gang leader has been sentenced to eight years and 10 months in prison by a UK court for drug trafficking and money laundering.
