15-year-old hitmen murder an important criminal leader at the Guayaquil airport... The teenagers carried a stuffed animal and a bouquet of flowers, which allowed them to hide their weapons, which they quickly took out when identifying the victim.
Sheinbaum says that Trump “is not well informed” and prefers “not to get involved” after new accusations from the Republ... The Mexican president said that it would be good for the US to carry out ground work in US territory so that no more weapons enter Mexico.
US increases rewards for information leading to arrest of MS-13 leaders in Honduras... Yulan Adonay Archaga Carías and Víctor Eduardo Morales Zelaya are the highest-ranking members of MS-13 in Honduras
Supreme Court limits gun ban on drug users in key Texas ruling... Unanimous decision concludes that government cannot automatically disarm drug users without proving dangerousness
14 people arrested for distributing drugs very close to an elementary school in Washington D.C.... The men sold the drugs in the presence of minors walking to Hendley Elementary School in Washington D.C.
Diosdado Cabello reiterates that the Aragua Train was “kicked out” of Venezuela... The Minister of the Interior of Venezuela pointed out that the death of "Niño Guerrero" represents the closing of a process to dismantle the criminal gang
They capture the president of a soccer club in Costa Rica accused by the US of drug trafficking... Wilder Eusse Osorio, president of the Municipal Liberia soccer club, would be linked to an organization dedicated to drug trafficking that operates in several countries
Trump attacks Claudia Sheinbaum for cartels: “She is a very scared woman”... The president of the United States maintains double messages against the Mexican president, as he praises her and then insults her
Ecuadorian police with support from the US seize 2 tons of cocaine that would be shipped in speedboats... The agents carried out an intervention in an area full of vegetation where they found several vehicles loaded with drugs.
Prosecutors ask for an anonymous and protected jury for the trial of Rafael Caro Quintero... The US does not have a proposal regarding the collaboration of Rafael Caro Quintero, but the prosecutor said in a hearing that there could be conversations about it
“Valdo”, a member of the Gulf Cartel and former member of the CJNG wanted by the US, is captured in Colima.... “Valdo” was considered a priority target due to his alleged participation in the trafficking of large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine to the United States.
Another US attack on a boat in the Pacific left one dead and two survivors... This latest attack brings to at least 208 the number of people who have died in attacks on boats by the US military
Colombian authorities capture Fito's brother, Ecuador's biggest drug trafficker... Ronald Javier Macías Villamar, alias “Javi”, was wanted by the Ecuadorian justice system for the crimes of money laundering and organized crime.
The US sentences the operator of “The Iron Lady” to 14 years in prison for international cocaine trafficking... The conviction, according to the DOJ, frames the strategy to pursue criminal organizations involved in drug trafficking, money laundering and human trafficking.
Sheinbaum affirms that there is no deadline for the US to present evidence in the extradition request against a governor... "If the United States does not provide the evidence, this request for urgent detention may be rejected," warned Claudia Sheinbaum.
Drug trafficker wanted by the US for sending drugs in boats was captured in Costa Rica... Andrey Rojas Porras, alias "Pirulo", transported large shipments of drugs to the United States using speedboats, semi-submersibles, fishing boats and aircraft.
Former DEA director asks Sheinbaum to join a group against narcoterrorism... Derek Maltz took to social media to send a strong message to the president of Mexico
The US has delivered 313 criminals to Mexico during the Trump administration... After reporting on the arrest of a man wanted in Mexico, US Ambassador Ronald Johnson stated that Washington has handed over 313 criminals
How much Petro transformed Colombia, “the president of change” who risks his legacy even if he cannot be re-elected... Four years after achieving the presidency, BBC Mundo takes stock of what changed in Gustavo Petro's Colombia
“We're coming for you”: Trump's anti-drug czar targets Mexican politicians linked to drug trafficking... The director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy threatens with arrest warrants against those who "have sold themselves to the cartels"
Who was “Niño Guerrero”, leader of the Aragua Train, and what is known about the operation announced by Trump that led t... The US announced that the army killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, alias "Niño Guerrero", in an operation in close coordination with Venezuela
Trump announces that he will appoint lawyer James McDonald as prosecutor of the Southern District of New York... Trump made the announcement in a post on his Truth Social platform, in which he noted that McDonald was an assistant U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Between the ball and reality: The whistle that does not erase debts... The bill remains pending to investigate the Morena politicians accused by the Trump administration for alleged complicity with drug trafficking
Eight Michoacán police officers arrested accused of serving the CJNG... The detained agents, including a public security director, may have participated in a CJNG ambush against state police
The US and Mexico announce a new bilateral group to strengthen the fight against crime... The measure seeks to strengthen cooperation between both countries in the fight against organized crime, drug trafficking, weapons and other transnational crimes.
Donald Trump announces that the US army killed the top leader of the Aragua Train... Donald Trump announced that the US army ended the threat posed by the "Warrior Boy", top leader of the Aragua Train
Between the ball and reality: The whistle that does not erase debts... Football is a temporary mirage; The reality of Mexico does not evaporate with a couple of goals
They release a new letter from Chapo in which he insists on his return to Mexico and demands prison conditions... The former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel has sent several letters to US courts requesting a new trial or his transfer to Mexico
Who is “El 40”, criminal leader of the Sinaloa Cartel who escaped from a military operation in Durango... "El 40" is an important operator of the Los Mayo faction, and managed to escape along with several of his collaborators through an alternate exit from a ranch.
The DEA remains on alert for a possible increase in fentanyl trafficking in the US during the World Cup... Terrance C. Cole, director of the DEA, warned that cartels could use the flow of people associated with the event to expand their illicit operations
The US files charges against “Jimmy”, a member of Los Viagras for drug trafficking and money laundering... Jaime Sánchez Soriano, alias “Jimmy,” is accused of importing large quantities of methamphetamine into the United States.
“Tony Montana”, brother of “El Mencho”, agreed to plead guilty to drug trafficking in the US.... Antonio Oseguera Cervantes will appear before the Federal Court of the District of Columbia, in Washington, where he will formalize his guilty plea.
Tragedy in Michoacán: a few hours before the start of the World Cup, 5 police officers are ambushed and killed... The attack occurred when a police convoy was intercepted by armed men who opened fire on the officers while they were carrying out surveillance work.
Pentagon anticipates “important news” about Venezuela in the fight against drug trafficking... Despite the announcement, Hegseth's statements were not accompanied by a calendar, official documents or official announcements
Trump threatens Mexico again, warns that “he will intensify ground operations against fentanyl”... “Although it pains me to tell Mexico, we are focusing on the entry of drugs by land because the sea was more difficult; a lot of drugs entered by sea,”
CBP recognizes that Mexico cooperates more than ever on border security... Rodney Scott assures that the exchange of intelligence has strengthened the fight against illegal trafficking and immigration
Ecuadorian police and the DEA capture two Colombian drug traffickers who are wanted by the US.... The detainees would have controlled drug processing laboratories, collection centers and chemical supplies in strategic areas of Colombia
American Society of Mexico proposes bilateral treaty against crime outside the T-MEC... AmSoc launched an ambitious and controversial proposal: the creation of a Treaty to Fight Crime (TLCC) between Mexico and the United States
What happened in Mexico, Colombia and Venezuela after their criminal organizations were classified as terrorists by the ... This classification meant the imposition of economic sanctions and much stricter supervision of these groups. But has it weakened them?
Mexican Foreign Minister, Roberto Velasco, says that the call with Marco Rubio was “very cordial” and of cooperation in ... Roberto Velasco assured that one of the main topics with Marco Rubio was cooperation in border security and combating organized crime
Who is “El O1”, a drug trafficker arrested after ordering drone attacks in Chihuahua and Sonora... "El 01" is identified as the regional head of the criminal group Los Salazar, an organization linked to the Los Chapitos faction of the Sinaloa Cartel
Chile achieved the largest drug seizure in its history valued at 8,334 million dollars... The operation was the result of a six-month investigation coordinated between security agencies
Mexican Navy seizes 1.3 tons of alleged cocaine in Guerrero with an estimated value of $16.5 million... All the drugs seized and the detainees were transferred emergency aboard air units of the Mexican Navy to the port of Acapulco.
The US and Mexico strengthen maritime cooperation and reinforce the fight against transnational organized crime... Both countries agreed to expand coordination in maritime security, search and rescue, port protection and combating illicit activities at sea
The United States denies that Mexican governors have a special permit used for security cases... The DHS indicated that the governors of Sonora and Tamaulipas have not been 'paroled', in reference to a special permit to enter the United States.
What does the State Department say about the withdrawal of visas from two governors of Mexico?... The US government indicates that consular officers review the document of foreigners if they have "potentially unfavorable new information"
Trump administration seeks to prevent work for undocumented immigrants: new FinCEN surveillance of companies... With this measure, financial institutions must remain vigilant against the risks posed by the illegal employment of immigrants.
Mexican Foreign Ministry denies that the US communicated about the withdrawal of visas from the governors of Sonora and ... Roberto Velasco, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, assured that there is no official communication about the withdrawal of visas from Alfonso Durazo and Américo Vilarreal
10 Colombians who had been recruited by a cartel are detained at the Guadalajara Airport... The detainees acknowledged that they received financial and logistical support from people allegedly related to a criminal organization.
The US sentenced the leader of a criminal cell linked to the CJNG in North Carolina... Elián René Fabián Valladolid was sentenced to more than 21 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking cell in the Charlotte area
Mother of two murdered while working at Ohio restaurant: ex-boyfriend faces murder charges... The suspect, who was on parole for previous crimes, was arrested shortly after the attack
How the World Cup exposes the tense relationship between the three neighboring countries of North America... The tournament takes place after a period of conflictive relations between the US, Canada and Mexico
Markwayne Mullin highlights Mexico's cooperation and recognizes the importance of respecting its sovereignty... The Secretary of Homeland Security of the Trump administration said he was "impressed" with Mexico's collaboration against crime
Mexican Army sends 90 members of the Special Forces to Sinaloa after increased violence... The Special Forces will carry out surveillance, reconnaissance and actions aimed at inhibiting illicit activities in the region
Sheinbaum thanks AMLO for support in the face of “interference” from US officials.... The Mexican president said that what AMLO denounced has to do with the "very strong campaign" that, in her opinion, Mexico is suffering from the extreme right.
Clash between members of the CJNG and the Knights Templar in Michoacán left at least 5 dead... The attack would be related to the territorial dispute between both criminal organizations in the state of Michoacán.
New US attack on a boat in the Pacific leaves two dead... This latest attack brings to at least 207 the number of people killed in attacks on boats by the US military
AMLO “supports” Sheinbaum, opens conflict with Trump and accuses US interference... The document dated in Palenque, Chiapas, and titled “For the good of all, let the other Trump return,” arrives at a time of maximum diplomatic tension
Government of Sonora rejects that Alfonso Durazo is investigated by the US.... The state government described the information as completely false and assured that Governor Alfonso Durazo maintains his immigration documentation in force.
“It is an honor to give you my support”: Trump's controversial support for Abelardo De la Espriella ahead of the second ... Trump made public his support for the right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella ahead of the second round of the presidential elections in Colombia
The US is investigating two other Mexican governors, according to the....... The governor of Sonora, Alfonso Durazo, and the president of Tamaulipas, Américo Villarreal, would be investigated for alleged links to the crime
Marco Rubio warns about the risk of cartels using drones against US targets... The Secretary of State highlighted that the use of drones by drug trafficking groups has become a growing concern for Washington
Mexican authorities arrest “El Gabito”, regional leader of Los Chapitos linked to the kidnapping of miners... "El Gabito" is investigated for crimes such as kidnapping, extortion, homicide and drug trafficking
Sheinbaum asks the US ambassador, Ronald Johnson, to “respect the internal affairs” of Mexico... The Mexican president responded to the statements of Ronald Johnson who said that "the fight against the cartels must unite us, not divide us"
US Ambassador Ronald Johnson says that the fight against drug trafficking between Mexico and the US “must unite us, not ... The US ambassador to Mexico assured that every moment dedicated to a political discussion is a lost opportunity to strengthen cooperation
The drug tunnel found on the border between Tijuana and California belonged to the CJNG... In addition to the discovery of this passage, the seizure of a ton of cocaine valued at around 45 million dollars was achieved.
Gerardo Mérida Sánchez faces a chained hearing in New York: what's next?... Judge Katherine Polk Failla confirmed that the next hearing against the former Secretary of Public Security of Sinaloa, Mexico, will be on August 4
Sheinbaum rejects Trump leading “offensive” against Mexico... Sheinbaum maintained that, despite the differences that have arisen in recent weeks, communication with the US remains active.
Who is Abelardo de la Espriella, the businessman who promises to govern Colombia with an “iron fist” inspired by Bukele ... De la Espriella, who represents a hard and populist right, according to experts, will face Iván Cepeda, candidate of the Petrista left
MrBeast winner arrested after seizing 260 kilos of marijuana on a private plane... Jabari Stephen Brown, winner of a MrBeast contest, was arrested in Paraguay. They investigate marijuana trafficking on a private plane
Sheinbaum denounces media campaign against him by the extreme right in the US and Mexico that seeks foreign interference... The Mexican president called on the people of Mexico to hold informational assemblies in public squares to inform about the defense and sovereignty of Mexico
The US attacks another boat in the Pacific and exceeds 200 deaths in its military campaign... The United States Southern Command reported that three men traveling on the boat lost their lives in the attack
The Coast Guard seized a vessel with a million-dollar shipment of cocaine in Florida... A vessel intercepted off the coast of Key Biscayne was transporting cocaine valued at approximately $6.7 million
Former Sinaloa police director denies having surrendered to the US after a series of rumors... Marco Antonio Almanza is accused of facilitating the transfer of drugs and acting against rival groups, in addition to receiving alleged bribes in exchange for protection
The US reports three deaths in another attack on an alleged drug boat... This attack is the third in a week in the campaign that spans several months against alleged drug trafficking vessels.
Travelers to the United States from Congo, Uganda and Sudan for the World Cup will be under health surveillance for Ebol... The US maintains coordination with Canada and Mexico due to the Ebola health alert, which is why it enabled three airports with special surveillance
President of Guatemala rules out alleged agreement with the US to attack drug trafficking groups... Bernardo Arévalo, president of Guatemala, clarified that the US government is not allowed to attack drug trafficking groups in its territory
The United States warns foreigners about the World Cup: “We are monitoring the laws… including immigration laws”... The State Department recommended travelers check their current passport and visa, in addition to remembering alerts about weapons, drugs and contraband.
Former Sinaloa security secretary who surrendered to the US could have a hearing on June 3... Gerardo Mérida is identified by the US as an important piece in the plot to protect the Sinaloa Cartel
Mexican cartels have ordered not to commit acts of violence during the World Cup... Criminal organizations would seek to avoid greater government pressure during the international event
Comando Vermelho: what is the origin of the criminal group designated as terrorist by the US?... Considered the oldest and most feared criminal group in Brazil, the Red Command emerged in the 1970s inside a prison in Rio de Janeiro
HRW warns that migrants deported to Mexico are at risk from cartels... The organization pointed out that many of the people are sent to states in the south of the country where criminal groups and human trafficking networks operate.
Protests in Bolivia: what power Evo Morales still has and what is known about his whereabouts... The former Bolivian president becomes the protagonist of the demonstrations against the government of Rodrigo Paz, despite facing an arrest warrant
US oil company is investigated for links to drug trafficking and fuel smuggling... Authorities from Mexico and the United States investigate alleged "huachicol" network between a US oil company and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
More than 80 Mexican officials have been arrested for ties to crime during the Sheinbaum government... Among those detained are seven mayors who were in office at the time of their arrest.
The US carries out another attack against a boat linked to drug trafficking and kills two crew members... The Trump administration's campaign to destroy alleged drug trafficking vessels has left at least 196 dead in total
The graphics that show the Colombia that the next president will inherit... Gustavo Petro's successor will govern a country with fewer poor people, but with serious public order challenges
Hegseth threatens to go “to war” against the cartels... The White House reinforces its regional strategy against drug trafficking with a military alliance without Mexico
Trump Administration orders to stop investigating Delcy Rodríguez, interim president of Venezuela... Washington allegedly ordered to stop investigating the interim president of Venezuela, whom the DEA links to several serious crimes.
Mexico assures that Rubén Rocha does not have a red card issued by Interpol... This version occurs one day after Rocha Moya publicly reported that he appeared before the headquarters in Culiacán of the Attorney General's Office of the Republic.
US Ambassador to Mexico boasts results against drug trafficking in the Trump era... Ronald Johnson explained that since the beginning of the current US administration, 96 extraditions and 92 transfers of Mexican criminals have been carried out.
Southern Command attacks boat in the Pacific and kills one person; there are two survivors... Southcom reported on the deployment on its official X social network account and that the attack was carried out by the Joint Task Force "Lanza del Sur"
The US opens a second criminal investigation against Nicolás Maduro in Miami... The new federal investigation in Miami would seek to strengthen the case against Nicolás Maduro with accusations of money laundering and illicit financial ties
Rubén Rocha, governor of Sinaloa, appears before the Mexican Prosecutor's Office after US accusations.... The legal appointment occurs after serious accusations presented by the DOJ, which link senior state officials with drug trafficking and bribery collection.
Government of Mexico will auction the ranch where “El Mencho” died... “El Mencho” used the cabin as a temporary shelter, and it is located in the exclusive Tapalpa Country Club subdivision, in Jalisco.
The “World Cup album of missing people” from a search group in Mexico... The Luz de Esperanza Jalisco collective created a series of stickers in the style of albums of soccer World Cup players, but with missing people
Mexican Army detains nephew of “El Chapo” in Sonora... The capture of Isai “N” took place in Nogales, Sonora, after intelligence work by the Mexican Army and the National Guard.
Colombia discovers the first fentanyl laboratory operating in that country... Authorities seized around 16 kilograms of fentanyl that were allegedly destined for Mexico and the United States.
Operation in Colima, western Mexico, leaves one dead, police injured and blockades with burning trailers... In the midst of the federal and state deployment, authorities confirmed the arrest of a US citizen
They denounce “inhumane” conditions in New Jersey immigration center; DHS denies... The controversy comes amid growing national tensions over immigration policy and the use of private detention centers.
Mexico between impunity and geopolitics... The cases of Rocha Moya and Maru Campos are different, but they reveal the same structural crisis in Mexico
Mexico seizes more than 54,000 liters of chemicals allegedly intended to manufacture synthetic drugs... So far, the Mexican government has not reported the arrest of people, nor has it specified the country of origin of the containers.
Why 1980 is a key year to understand the migration crisis that connects Central America and the United States.... Jonathan Blitzer is a journalist for The New Yorker and author of the book "Everyone Who's Gone Is Here"
Mexico's Prosecutor's Office summons governor on leave, Rubén Rocha, accused of drug trafficking by the US.... The Prosecutor's Office called Rubén Rocha Moya and other Sinaloa officials requested for extradition by Washington to testify
CBP agents seize a million-dollar shipment of methamphetamine at the Texas border point... The drugs seized at the Reynosa-Pharr International Bridge have an estimated value of 14 million dollars
The murder of five police officers in Honduras would be linked to the CJNG... A police operation in Honduras culminated in the kidnapping and subsequent murder of 5 officers, and the criminal group responsible is linked to the CJNG
The US accuses two Chinese citizens of laundering money for the Sinaloa Cartel and the CJNG... Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu concealed the origin of funds obtained illegally on behalf of various criminal groups operating internationally
The US asks Mexico to increase efforts against terrorism and drug trafficking... Markwayne Mullin met with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to discuss Mexico's efforts against narcoterrorists
Massacre in Honduras: armed men in police uniforms murdered 19 people on a farm... The incident occurred when the victims were preparing to work in a palm plantation and were ambushed by the armed group.
A meeting with Marco Rubio is not “planned” despite tensions, says Mexican Foreign Minister... Roberto Velasco, head of Foreign Relations of Mexico, cooled expectations of an immediate bilateral meeting with the Secretary of State
Nigeria seizes the largest drug laboratory in its history and it was operated by Mexicans... The laboratory operated on an industrial scale and was part of a criminal network made up of members of a Nigerian criminal group and Mexican collaborators.
Former deputy linked to Chapo reveals new details of her relationship with the drug trafficker... Lucero Sánchez López, known as the “Chapodiputada”, shared new details about the relationship she had with the drug trafficker
Marina discovers 3 drug laboratories in Sinaloa and seizes 4 tons of methamphetamine... What was seized in these operations represents an economic impact of more than 53 million dollars on organized crime.
China and Russia say the US must stop its threats against Cuba after the indictment of Raúl Castro for murder... Beijing's statements come after the United States accused the former Cuban leader of murder for the downing of 2 small planes in 1996.
Who is Jesús Corona, the Mexican mayor wanted for links to drug trafficking... Jesús Corona Damián, mayor of Cuautla, Morelos, is investigated for alleged links to a criminal network that operates in the state
Mexico and the US dismantle the financial network of the Sinaloa Cartel linked to fentanyl trafficking... The sanctions include drug operators, companies and a restaurant in Chihuahua linked to money laundering
How the indictment of Raúl Castro in the US compares with the strategy that led to the capture of Maduro in Venezuela... Although the charges brought by the Trump administration against the former Cuban president evoke his plan towards Caracas, there are important differences
Uruguayan drug trafficker Sebastián Marset would be negotiating a plea agreement with the US.... The drug trafficker's defense and the prosecution requested to postpone the hearing amid negotiations that lead to a possible agreement
Sheinbaum believes that it is some advisors and not Trump who are seeking to “intervene” in Mexico... The Mexican president affirmed that they want to "put" Mexico into the debate of the November midterm elections in the United States with a "very electoral" vision.
Why did the Trump administration create the Shield of the Americas?... The emerging framework called “Shield of the Americas” does not simply represent a regional security initiative, but a strategic doctrine
Border Patrol discovers 19 migrants hidden in drainage tunnels in San Diego... Among those arrested were three unaccompanied minors and two alleged human traffickers with a history of drug-related crimes.
El Chapo issues new letters and points out that the jury that tried him was intimidated... As in previous letters, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel denounced an illegal extradition from Mexico and demanded the review of his judicial process.
Trump order would make it difficult for undocumented immigrants to send remittances... New order seeks to stop money laundering and could complicate shipments from the US.
Mexico will allow protests in the streets during the 2026 World Cup... Rosa Icela Rodríguez, Secretary of the Interior of Mexico, guarantees that the right of the groups that plan to raise their voices in the stadiums will be respected
Oklahoma trucker accused of transporting 42 migrants hidden in his trailer... The defendant faces serious charges of recklessly introducing and harboring undocumented immigrants, as well as possession of controlled substances.
What changes in Trump's new anti-drug strategy and how it impacts Mexico and Colombia... Washington presented its National Strategy for Drug Control, which targets Mexico and Colombia as countries of drug production and trafficking.
Mexico demands reciprocity from the US after presenting 269 extradition requests... The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, claimed a lack of reciprocity in bilateral judicial cooperation on the part of the US government
Who is Sarah Krissoff, the former prosecutor who will defend the former security secretary of Sinaloa accused by the US.... Sarah Krissoff, former deputy prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, is part of the defense of Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, former Secretary of Security of Sinaloa
What happens in Texas if you participate in cockfights: the laws warn... Even if you are just a spectator, Texas punishes those who participate in cockfights. The laws warn that there may be fines and even jail time.
Mexican Prosecutor's Office investigates military after death of alleged CIA agents... Mexican authorities seek to determine the exact scope of military participation, which was allegedly limited to perimeter security work.
Cuba accuses the US of fabricating a “fraudulent dossier” on drones to justify military action on the island... A report indicates that the island has acquired attack drones as part of the justification for a US
Ecuador seized millionaire cocaine shipment that was destined to the USA.... Ecuador has become in recent years an important step for drug trafficking that is directed mostly to Europe and the United States
Some of the 10 Sinaloa officials accused by the U.S. of links to narcotics are handed over... Gerardo Mérida Sánchez, former Secretary of Public Security of Sinaloa, crossed through the Nogales Gateway to Arizona to surrender himself
Marco Rubio denies hidden message by photo with clothes equal to Nicolás Maduro's... The Secretary of State assured that he did not seek to provoke and joked saying that Maduro “copied” him
US announced more charges against “El Jardinero”, successor of “El Mencho” head of the CJNG... Authorities added crimes related to methamphetamine trafficking and conspiracy to launder money against Audias Flores Silva.
US analyzes an accusation against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, according to CBS... The possible judicial process emerges amid new economic sanctions, oil restrictions and increasing diplomatic pressures against Miguel Díaz-Canel
The DEA returns to Bolivia with limited functions after 18 years of expulsion... Cooperation with the United States will focus above all intelligence, information sharing and institutional strengthening
They capture “El Checo”, regional leader of CJNG in Baja California who survived 2 attacks... Sergio Serrano, alias “El Checo”, was detected by the authorities when he was traveling in a vehicle with theft reported in the United States
Mexican deputy remembers how the “narcoelection” was in which Rubén Rocha won in Sinaloa... Representative Paola Gárate detailed that she was kidnapped for approximately nine hours while she was running for the Sinaloa State Congress.
Sheinbaum confirms that Rubén Rocha, licensed governor of Sinaloa, has protection against “some risk”... The Mexican president pointed out that the governor on license personally requested protection after being accused of drug trafficking by the US.
Sheinbaum says it is “absolutely false” alleged CIA operation in central Mexico reported by CNN... The Mexican president assured that opposition groups seek to provoke a bad bilateral relationship with the US and justify a US intervention
The DEA warns that the accusation against Rubén Rocha for links to narcotics is only the beginning... DEA director Terrance Cole stated that there is no doubt that Mexican drug traffickers and senior Mexican officials have been involved for years
They present a bill that would require the death penalty for fentanyl traffickers... Chip Roy, representative for Texas, promotes a bill aimed at punishment with the death penalty for those trafficking fentanyl
El Jando, pilot of Los Chapitos reached an agreement with the USA.... Mauro Alberto Nunez, alias “El Jando” would have participated in the air transfer of Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada to the US in 2024
Los Ardillos, the criminal group that displaced hundreds of Guerrero families through bombings... The aggressions began on May 6, when armed men used drones with explosives and high caliber weapons to attack the population
Sheinbaum confirms that Rubén Rocha, accused by the US of drug trafficking, is still in the state of Sinaloa... The Mexican president responded to the rumors that signal that the governor on license of Sinaloa left the state
Kovay Gardens tourism company linked to CJNG uses other names to scam Americans... OFAC recalled that Kovay Gardens had already been sanctioned in February 2026 and would now operate under other names.
Navy of Mexico intercepts boat with 26 packages of cocaine in Guerrero... With this deployment the Mexican Navy achieved the fourth seizure of illicit substances at sea in one week
Two dead and one survivor after new US attack against a ship in the Eastern Pacific... Southern Command immediately notified the US Coast Guard to activate the survivor's search-and-rescue system
Trump refuses to extradite huachicol traffickers requested by Claudia Sheinbaum... Trump ignores extradite to Mexico two crude smuggling kingpins requested by Sheinbaum, but demands the handover of politicians linked to narcotics
US sentenced member of the Sinaloa Cartel who operated in Georgia... Juan Carlos Torres-Arzapalo was sentenced to 11 years in prison after being captured as part of Operation "Sweet Silence"
“El Mayo” Zambada sentencing hearing postponed for the third time... The new postponement keeps the judicial outcome of one of the most relevant cases against drug trafficking in the United States in suspension
“Gringo Jomi”, the American who was a hitman for CJNG and was captured in Colima... The detainee had an extradition order in the USA, particularly in California, for crimes related to drug trafficking and money laundering
Sinaloa: sovereignty or complicity?... The US Department of Justice doesn't throw darts into the air when dealing figures of this caliber
US reviews all Mexican consulates amid increasing tensions over security and drug trafficking... The State Department initiated a “review” of the 53 consulates that Mexico has in the country, according to reports CBS News
US Attorney Signals There Will Be Allegations Against Mexican Officials... Todd Blanche assured that the investigations continue to advance thanks to the cooperation of some criminal leaders sent to U.S. territory
El Chapo Guzmán would have circumvented US prison filters to send messages to his children... According to a report from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel used his lawyers to send messages to Los Chapitos.
Sheinbaum responds to Trump that Mexico is “acting” in the combat against drug trafficking... The Mexican president recalled that this is not "the first time" that Trump makes these statements, while claiming the work of the Mexican authorities
El Chapo Guzmán sends new letter in which insists on being extradited to Mexico... In this message, written on a page of a notebook, the drug trafficker insists on his transfer to Mexican territory and the possibility of a new trial
Mexican Navy achieves major cocaine seizure in the Pacific Ocean... In total 63 packages of drugs were seized, which represents a strong blow to organized crime organizations
The drug laboratory seized in which 2 CIA agents had participated had 50 tons of chemical precursors... At the place located in Chihuahua more than 50 tons of chemical precursors were seized, in addition to almost 2,000 liters of methamphetamine
Trump warns that, if Mexico doesn't do its job against drugs, Washington will take care of it... Donald Trump threatens to take care of the drug trafficking problem in case the government of Mexico doesn't address it as soon as possible
They find 5 burned hitmen after a confrontation between two cartels in Michoacán... Members of the Jalisco Cartel New Generation and The Knights Templars held an armed clash in the municipality of Pátzcuaro
Vice-prosecutor of Sinaloa requested leave to leave his position after US accusations for drug trafficking... Dámaso Castro Saavedra said willing to attend to any request related to the complaint against him by the government of the United States
Southern Command confirms attack against vessel in the Eastern Pacific; three dead... The Eastern Pacific remains under the Pentagon's magnifying glass for being the main corridor for shipping narcotics to Central America and to the US.
Secret Service shoots subject near Washington Monument... They activate security protocols in the White House, ask the population to avoid the area while emergency and security teams respond to the situation.
Sheinbaum warns that “no foreign power” is going to say “how we govern”... The Mexican president assured that those who seek foreign intervention in Mexico “are destined to defeat”
Financial operator of the Sinaloa Cartel arrested in Canada... US authorities consider Diana Toro Díaz a key piece in the financial structure of the Sinaloa Cartel
US Government attacks another boat with alleged drugs and kills 2 people... The Trump government's campaign to destroy alleged drug vessels has left at least 188 dead in total
Mexico investigates possible national security crimes after death of two alleged CIA agents... According to Mexican authorities, the two Americans died along with two Mexican officials from the State Investigation Agency.
US presents National Drug Control Strategy 2026; intensifies war against fentanyl and cartels... Donald Trump said that his administration considered fentanyl and its precursors for the first time as “weapons of mass destruction”
Judge rules freeing “El Chapo” and qualifies his signals as “nonsense”... Judge Brian Cogan denied all requests from the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, who accused an unfair trial and even irregularities by the judge himself.
“El Chapo” insists on annulment of conviction and his return to Mexico... The Eastern District Court of New York released more letters sent by Joaquín Guzmán Loera, who is sentence at the Supermax in Colorado
The accusation against the governor of Sinaloa takes the relationship between the US and Mexico to the limit... The extradition request against Ruben Rocha Moya, from the same party as Sheinbaum, creates problems for Mexico in every sense
Sheinbaum says that if there is no clear evidence The US accusations that Ruben Rocha is linked to drug trafficking are ... The Mexican president assured that if the investigation reveals sufficient evidence in the accusation against Ruben Rocha, legal action will be taken
The Chihuahua government offered versions that soon clashed with other accounts...... The problem is not only what happened with the CIA in Mexico, but the framework in which that episode makes sense
United States authorizes payments to Maduro's defense in drug trafficking trial... Washington eases sanctions and allows payment of former president's legal defense in ongoing trial
US US Army Plans AI-Based Military Force to Combat Cartels in Latin America... US will create an AI-based military force to combat cartels and strengthen Southern Command operations in Latin America and the Caribbean
Four US and Mexican officials die in accident in Chihuahua after antidrug operation... In a message shared on social media, Johnson expressed his condolences and highlighted the commitment of the deceased officials
'Milo', alleged financial operator of the Cuban-American Mafia, is arrested in Mexico... According to various investigations, the organization to which
USA Arizona gun shop owner indicted on terrorism charges for supplying weapons to Mexican cartels... Laurence Gray owns Grips By Larry, a former federally licensed gun store, and apparently trafficked military-style weapons
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
The dispute over who should pay for Maduro's defense in the US... The former president of Venezuela intends to use his country's funds to pay his lawyers, but the US government is blocking it and a judge must decide
Hispanic woman arrested for sending drugs by mail to jail in Riverside... Sabrina Triguero was arrested for allegedly sending drugs by mail to the prison; the narcotics were sent to inmate Nancy Dominguez
Former presidential candidate of Mexico warns that there is a risk of a US intervention in the country... Cuauhtemoc Cardenas, who was a presidential candidate three times, believes that Trump's stance could escalate to scenarios of greater tension
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)
Trump announces the creation of an anti-cartel military coalition at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Miami... This is a military coalition that seeks to eradicate cartels in the Western Hemisphere
Trump wants to participate in the election of Iran's next leader as the war in the Middle East spreads... Senior clerics responsible for choosing Iran's next supreme leader met to deliberate, and Ali Khamenei's son emerged as the favorite
Mexico makes 47 arrests related to drug trafficking “extermination camp”... The property known as Rancho Izaguirre is under investigation following the discovery of various clues related to possible criminal activities
Republican Senator recommends students cancel their vacation to Mexico due to violence... Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin warned that it is not a good time to think of Mexico as a spring break option
Sheinbaum assures that Mexico wakes up with more tranquility Following the operation against 'El Mencho',... The Mexican president said that a national command center was installed to coordinate security actions with state authorities
Mexico reports that 25 military personnel died in attacks after operation against 'El Mencho'... Mexican authorities indicated that 70 members of organized crime were arrested in various parts of Mexico
Canada issues alert for violence in Jalisco after death of “El Mencho”... The Canadian government asked its citizens in Jalisco to avoid going out into the streets, while the airline Air Canada suspended its flights
Fewer homicides reported in the city of Los Angeles, but more LAPD shootings... Mayor Bass explained that the results are due to the expansion of housing and social services initiatives
Colombia dismantles “La Oficina Premium,” a network of hitmen that killed high-profile foreigners on request... The group allegedly charged between $400,000 and $500,000 per attack, depending on the victim's profile.
Survivor: 'Sex trafficking starts in schools'... There are many Jeffrey Epsteins and Ghislaine Maxwells who have yet to be discovered and who continue to operate with impunity, says
A Mexican man who sent fentanyl to San Diego through a network of US citizens was sentenced... Alejandro Salinas led the organization known as La Oficina, and coordinated the shipment of fentanyl through US
US military member dies after falling from a ship; This is the first casualty in operations in the Caribbean... The infantryman fell overboard on the night of February 7 while the ship was sailing in the Caribbean. Three days later, he was declared dead
House of Representatives blocks Trump's tariffs on Canada; Six Republicans Join Democrats... Although the vote could have limited effects, it represents an important political signal ahead of the upcoming midterm elections
Sheinbaum asks to investigate all candidates who run in the elections in Mexico... There has to be a review, she said, noting that this measure should include both the origin and destination of campaign money as well as the background of candidates
They denounce kidnapping of Venezuelan opposition... Almost 12 hours after leaving the cell where he was being held, the opposition leader was recaptured by armed men, his family reported
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
Miguel Diaz-Canel says Cuba is willing to engage in dialogue with the US to build a civilized neighborly relationship... The Cuban president indicated that the island is willing to talk with Washington from a
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
PingTok: The new trend where teenagers use drugs on TikTok... Under the #Pingtok hashtag, teenagers record themselves high, traffic drugs among themselves, and reach millions of viewers on TikTok
Trump agreed to mediate in the trade war between Colombia and Ecuador, says Petro... Gustavo Petro assured that Donald Trump agreed to mediate to reduce the trade war between Colombia and Ecuador
Who is Laura Fernandez, the young new president-elect of Costa Rica?... Laura Fernandez Delgado is the new president-elect of Costa Rica.
Cuba denies hosting foreign intelligence bases... The Havana government denied the most recent accusations from Washington and expressed its willingness to cooperate bilaterally
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
Claudia Sheinbaum speaks with Trump and Melania: she praises progress in economic negotiations between Mexico and the US... Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, assures that Donald Trump is satisfied with her government's efforts to consolidate a better bilateral relationship
Three men arrested for their connection to the massacre at a soccer field in Guanajuato... One of the lines of investigation is focused on the dispute between the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel
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
“Los Marros,” the criminal group believed to be behind the massacre of 11 people in Guanajuato... Under the leadership of Mario Eleazar Lara Belman, Los Marros are considered one of the most violent factions of the Santa Rosa de Lima Cartel
Trump threatens ground attacks against cartels anywhere, including Mexico... Trump warns that ground attacks against cartels could happen “anywhere”, including Mexico
Mexico and the United States agree to expedite extraditions of drug traffickers after security meeting in Washington... Mexico and the US strengthened their security cooperation and agreed to expedite extraditions of criminal leaders after a bilateral meeting in Washington
Minneapolis braves the cold and pays tribute to Alex Pretti, killed by federal agents... Hundreds of people in Minneapolis braved the cold to honor Alex Pretti, killed by federal agents during immigration raids
Trump reveals that the “decombobulator” was the secret weapon in the capture of Nicolas Maduro... Trump stated that Venezuelan forces were ready to respond to the operation.....
Who is La Nicholette? Phoenix Influencer Allegedly Kidnapped in Sinaloa... The Attorney General's Office of the Mexican state of Sonora is investigating the kidnapping of Nicole Pardo Molina......
US attacks alleged drug boat in the Pacific; two dead reported... US attacks boat allegedly linked to drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific; two dead
Gulf Cartel leader wanted by the US for drug trafficking captured in Tamaulipas... Jose Ignacio Vega Ruiz, alias “Nacho Vega”, was the head of the armed cells Scorpions and Cyclones of the Gulf Cartel
“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.
The prestigious French university where spies train... Sciences Po Saint-Germain, near Paris, trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits
The historic meeting Delcy Rodriguez's meeting with the CIA director, the first high-ranking US official to visit V... The meeting aimed to build trust and communication after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US almost two weeks ago
United States sends a double message about security with Mexico after call between Trump and Sheinbaum... Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation with Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente where they discussed security
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
Trump shows off the Nobel Peace Prize medal given to him by Maria Corina Machado... Trump shows off the Nobel Peace Prize medal given to him by Maria Corina Machado during a private meeting at the White House
I feel poorer today than in December: the rise in prices in Venezuela since Maduro's capture... While international attention is focused on the political changes taking place in Venezuela, for Venezuelans, rising prices are the main concern
Anxiety and confusion after Trump's attack on Venezuela... Experts on the subject analyze the repercussions and expose the uncertainty that prevails among Venezuelans
Rubio and De la Fuente discuss greater cooperation against drug trafficking, but Mexico defends its sovereignty... Mexico seeks to reduce US pressure after President Trump's threats to attack territory as part of his war against cartels
Trump approves comment that Marco Rubio will be the next president of Cuba: 'Sounds good to me!'... Secretary of State Marco Rubio, son of Cuban immigrants, has promoted Trump's actions against Venezuela and Cuba
US Embassy in Mexico warns of the increase in “floating buoys” on the Rio Grande... As the Trump administration expands the use of floating barriers, activists denounce the cylindrical buoys as a “death trap” for migrants
Maduro says he is 'fine' In prison in New York, according to his son... While hundreds of Chavistas marched in Venezuela, the United States asked its citizens to leave the country
Trump says US will take action to acquire Greenland “whether they like it or not”... Trump warns US will take action on Greenland to prevent Russia or China from exploiting its strategic position in the Arctic
Mexico wants to lower tensions with the United States after Trump's threat of military action... President Claudia Sheinbaum orders greater coordination between Mexico's Foreign Minister and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
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
Trump assured that he has canceled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela... The US president highlighted that he canceled the attack thanks to the release of a large number of political prisoners by Venezuela
Kristi Noem confirms seizure of the “Olina” oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea... The operation comes after the announcement that the US will control Venezuelan oil exports indefinitely
Trump announces ground attacks against cartels; claims Mexico is controlled by drug cartels.... Trump said the US will begin ground attacks against drug cartels and reiterated that these organizations
The United States could have control of Venezuela for years, Trump assures... He affirms that oversight of that country will be prolonged and focused on oil extraction, while maintaining communication with Delcy Rodriguez
Why did Trump choose Delcy Rodriguez and not Maria Corina Machado to govern Venezuela now?... Why did Washington choose a self-proclaimed revolutionary
UN's credibility, called into question again after Trump's military operation in Venezuela... The action against Venezuela has reignited skepticism in the halls of the UN about its ability to curb unilateral decisions by major powers
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
Chuck Schumer warns of possible military action in Cuba and Colombia... The senator expressed his alarm after meeting with Trump administration officials, and said he does not rule out further interventions following Maduro's capture
Petro releases videos to respond to Trump after accusations of alleged links to crime... In one of his posts, the President of Colombia wrote...
Trump announces shipment of up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil to the US.... The president stated that the fuel will be sold at its market price, and that money will be controlled by the United States
Machado thanks the US for Maduro's capture and says she will return to Venezuela soon... “January 3rd will go down in history as the day justice defeated tyranny.
Information repression in Venezuela after Maduro's capture: 14 journalists detained... Journalists were detained during the swearing-in of Delcy Rodriguez as interim president, denounced the Press Workers Union
Sheinbaum does not see a risk of invasion to Mexico and rules out call with Trump... The Mexican president says that they are taking it very seriously,” the president stated during her morning press conference.
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
Sheinbaum states Mexico's position after Maduro's arrest: “We categorically reject the intervention........ The Mexican president assured that Mexico's relationship with the US is based on respect for sovereignty, dialogue, and collaboration
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
Cuba confirms the death of 32 Cuban soldiers in Venezuela after Maduro's capture... Cuban leader Miguel Diaz-Canel explained that the soldiers were
Trump suggests Sheinbaum is somewhat afraid of cartels controlling Mexico... “We could be politically correct and say that she governs, but that's not the case. The cartels govern Mexico.
Trump warns Delcy Rodriguez that if she doesn't act right, she will end up worse than Maduro... “If she doesn't do what is right, she will pay a very high price,” the president declared; while Rubio opens the door to dialogue, but with conditions
What is the Brooklyn MDC like, the detention center in New York where Maduro is being held... The facility, located in the Brooklyn borough, has gained notoriety for the criminals it has housed and for its unsanitary conditions
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
Trump Administration Attacks Venezuela and Arrests Maduro: What Are the Legal Implications?... Without notification to Congress and possible violations of international law, the Trump administration defends operation in Venezuela against Nicolas Maduro
Trump issues warning to Venezuela's vice president after the capture of Nicolas Maduro... Donald Trump revealed that he will not order a new offensive against Venezuela, as long as Delcy Rodriguez follows his orders
Donald Trump celebrates capture of Nicolas Maduro: “The dictator has been overthrown”... President Donald Trump defined Nicolas Maduro as a
Trump publishes first photo of Maduro after his capture...... Donald Trump shared the first image of the Venezuelan leader on social media after his capture early this morning
Nicolas Maduro and his wife will be transferred to New York after being captured in Venezuela... President Donald Trump revealed more details about the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, in Venezuela
Maduro and His Wife Indicted on Four Charges in the United States... US Attorney General Pam Bondi Announces
Explosions reported in the capital area of ??Venezuela: CNN and AP... There is still no official information from the government of Nicolas Maduro or the White House about the explosions reported in Caracas and nearby cities
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”
US Destroys two more alleged drug boats in an attack that leaves five dead... The attack took place on Wednesday, December 31, according to the US Southern Command
How the CJNG went from being an armed wing to a cartel designated by the US as a terrorist organization... Its growth was not sudden, but the result of internal ruptures between cartels, poorly executed security policies, and a growing demand for drugs
Venezuela will strengthen military development this 2026 to defend it from imperial threats, says Maduro... Maduro assures that this will guarantee “the protection of the homeland and irreversible independence from imperial threats and doctrines
The 10 events that shaped Latin America's political agenda in 2025... Donald Trump's pressure intensified in the world and especially in Latin America with a strategy of force that combined diplomatic, economic, and military measures
3 moments that marked the relationship between Trump and Sheinbaum in 2025... The tariff freeze; the rejection of military intervention in Mexico and the World Cup marked the Trump-Sheinbaum relationship
El Chapo Guzman's son reportedly turned in his father-in-law and brother-in-law for allegedly leaking photographs... Ivan Archivaldo Guzman Salazar reportedly lost confidence in his closest men after a photo of him with his family was leaked
United States carries out 30 attacks on vessels in the Caribbean and the Pacific... So far, the government of President Donald Trump has carried out 30 attacks at sea, resulting in the deaths of 107 people
The murder of Mayor Manzo and the extermination camp at Rancho Izaguirre marked Sheinbaum's 2025... The president of Mexico faced a serious violence crisis in 2025 that spread throughout the country despite efforts to contain it
CIA attacked a port facility in Venezuela with drones, according to NYT... The operation reportedly targeted a dock believed to have been used by the Tren de Aragua gang to store narcotics
Russian soldier deaths in Ukraine rise to a record number since the start of the war... The BBC has documented a sharp increase in soldier deaths as part of its work tallying Russian casualties in the war
Trump claims the United States attacked a drug trafficking facility in Venezuela... If confirmed, this would be the first US military action against Venezuela, amid pressure against President Nicolas Maduro
The murder of “El Panu” may have been ordered by “El Chapo Isidro”, enemy of “Los Chapitos... The Attorney General's Office of Mexico City confirmed the death of Oscar Noe Medina Gonzalez.
Why the state of Sinaloa is considered “the cradle of drug trafficking”... Sinaloa has been the core of drug trafficking production and operations in Mexico, where several of the most notorious organized crime bosses emerged
Members of the CJNG imposed a curfew in Zacatecas and threatened the state police... The recording, which circulated on social media, shows individuals with long guns and tactical gear making accusations against the state government
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
Benji V says no to corridos that praise organized crime... The Mexican artist advises caution regarding everything uploaded to social media
Honduras declares the conservative Nasry 'Tito' the winner of the elections Asfura after weeks of uncertainty ... The electoral authority announced the result Wednesday afternoon, ending a process marked by delays and accusations of fraud
“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
ICE concludes operation in California with the arrest of 101 undocumented drivers... The operation was carried out on several California highways where they identified drivers who said they were undocumented immigrants
US US military conducts new attack on vessel in the Eastern Pacific... The US military has attacked at least 29 suspected drug-trafficking boats since the beginning of September, leaving 105 dead
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
Russia ratifies "full support" for Venezuela in the face of the US blockade... Foreign Ministers Sergey Lavrov and Yvan Gil held a telephone conversation in which Moscow assured that it would express its
The decline of the United States and the “Trump Corollary”... It is not surprising that the once world power is turning its back on those who were its allies in various parts of the world
Seizure of oil tankers in the Caribbean is a 'prelude to war,' warns Republican Rand Paul... In addition to the seizures, Rand Paul criticized the attacks where unarmed people suspected of being drug traffickers have been killed
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
The US Coast Guard intercepts another oil tanker near the Venezuelan coast... With the support of the National Guard, the United States seized a second oil tanker in international waters near the Venezuelan coast
Who is 'Delta 1', the head of hitmen for the CJNG captured while driving a Lamborghini... Armando Gomez Nunez, alias “Delta 1”, was the head of the cell known as “Los Deltas”, a group accused of operating as a shock force for the CJNG
Another blow to the Mexican Mafia... Members of the Puente 13 gang linked to “La eMe” who committed kidnappings, sold weapons and narcotics to undercover agents
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
Defense of Genaro Garcia Luna appealed the sentence against him... The central argument for requesting the annulment of the sentence is based on the alleged violation of the defendant's right to due process
Five dead in new US attacks on boats allegedly linked to drug trafficking... With these two actions, the death toll from US bombings in the Caribbean and the Pacific exceeds one hundred
United States carries out new attack on a vessel in the Pacific leaving 4 dead... The U.S. Southern Command reported a new attack on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Eastern Pacific as part of Operation Southern Spear
Department of the Treasury sanctions the Mexican cartel Santa Rosa de Lima and its leader... The measure involves freezing all assets and financial interests located in the United States or under the control of U.S. citizens
How Trump's 'total and complete' oil blockade can impact Venezuela's economy (and play against the U... Trump's goal is to cut off revenue for the Maduro government, but some analysts believe the measure could deepen the economic crisis in Venezuela
Gustavo Petro recognizes for the first time that Nicolas Maduro is a 'dictator'... The President of Colombia said he has no evidence that Nicolas Maduro is a drug trafficker as the U.S. claims.
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
They sentence a former Mexican mayor who asked La Familia Michoacana to kill an official... Maria Elena Martinez Robles, former mayor of Amanalco, asked the cartel to
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
Secretary Hegseth rules out making public second video of attack on vessel in the Caribbean... Amid questions about violations of international law and human rights, Secretary Hegseth refused to release video of attack in the Caribbean
US bombs three other vessels in the Pacific and kills eight people... Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted lethal kinetic attacks against three vessels
US denies interference in Honduran elections before the OAS despite messages from Trump... “A social media post by our president expressing his preference is not election interference,” stated Michael Kozak
Trump signs executive order to declare fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction'... Illicit fentanyl has been a key factor in the overdose crisis in the United States, claiming the lives of nearly 330,000 people in the last five years
Mexico boasts a blow to 'Los Cabrera', criminal arm of the Sinaloa Cartel... The capture of Edgar “N”, alias “El Limones”, impacts both the operational structure and the finances of the criminal group, assured Omar Garcia Harfuch
“I absolutely support President Trump’s strategy on Venezuela”: Maria Corina Machado... One of the central points of the interview was the situation within the Venezuelan Armed Forces.
Chavistas march in Venezuela against the seizure of the oil tanker by the US.... The ruling party mobilized its base to protest
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
Trump avoids talking about oil, assures that offensive against Venezuela is due to immigration issues and drug trafficki... The Republican once again denounced that the top brass of the Government and Army in Venezuela is involved in sending drugs to the U.S.
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.
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
Missouri couple accused of locking up, beating, and starving their three children in an “uninhabitable” hous... Authorities discovered a home in extreme conditions, with no accessible food, filled with methamphetamine, and with evidence of confinement and physical abuse
No right to risk the lives of US soldiers in Venezuela... This conflict, which will generate pain and death, will not be an act against drug trafficking; it is a theft of a people's wealth
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
Emma Coronel breaks the silence and reveals how her life was with 'El Chapo' Emma Coronel,... After Guzman's capture and conviction, Coronel was arrested in 2021 in the United States on drug trafficking charges.
Democratic representative will present articles of impeachment against the Secretary of Defense... Democrat Shri Thanedar pushes for current Secretary of Defense to be impeached
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 threatens with 'serious consequences' to Honduras if presidential election results are altered... The US president reiterated his support for the conservative candidates Nasry Asfura in the elections
Joaquin Guzman Lopez pleads guilty to drug trafficking after agreement with prosecutors... After several hearing postponements, Joaquin Guzman Lopez finalized his new legal status for pleading guilty to drug trafficking in an Illinois court
Venezuela turns to OPEC to stop “aggression” by the United States... Nicolas Maduro warned that the military deployment puts “the stability of Venezuelan oil production and the world market in grave danger”
Defense Secretary accuses Joe Biden of allegedly coddling terrorists... Defense Secretary Peter Brian Hegseth accuses former President Joe Biden of allegedly coddling drug-trafficking terrorists
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
Pete Hegseth reportedly ordered a second attack on a vessel to leave no survivors... The operation was carried out in the Caribbean on September 2, after an initial attack failed to kill all the passengers
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
Venezuela threatens international airlines with losing traffic rights if they do not resume flights to the country... Venezuela issued a warning after some airlines suspended their flights following US alerts about risks in Venezuelan airspace
What has us scratched here is the increase in the dollar: Venezuelans facing the possibility of a US attack trying... While Washington and Caracas exchange threats about a possible invasion of Venezuela, on the streets of the country people are more worried about their economy
Trump plans call with Maduro about antidrug attacks in Venezuela: Axios... No date has been set for the call between Trump and Maduro, which is
They find 7 bodies in Zacatecas on the border with San Luis Potosi; four police officers are detained... Seven bodies were found in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, on the border with San Luis Potosi; four people have been arrested
Combating the fentanyl crisis in “America” (Part I)... This analysis explains how US strategies depend on militarization and the possibility of military intervention in countries like Venezuela and Mexico
Blow to 'Los Chapitos': 10 members arrested in Sinaloa... During an operation in the state of Sinaloa, authorities captured 10 alleged members of
Yogurt Operation: armed arm of the CJNG with foreign mercenaries and presence in social networks... The Yogurt Operation, a subdivision of the Mencho Special Forces of the CJNG, was exposed after an operation in Michoacan
Trump analyzes additional measures Amid the U.S. government's fight against drug cartels... Karoline Leavitt, White House spokeswoman, said the National Security team is analyzing additional measures against cartels in Mexico
Gerardo Ortiz obtains 3 years of supervised freedom after collaborating with the FBI... The singer appeared before the Federal Court of California to conclude the legal process he has faced since 2024 for alleged links to drug trafficking
14 hitmen arrested in a Sinaloa hotel thanks to an anonymous tip... An anonymous tip alerted authorities to the presence of armed men inside a hotel, who possessed a huge arsenal at the time of their capture
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
What is known about the 15 minors killed in bombings by the Colombian army... Colombian President Gustavo Petro intensifies offensive against insurgent groups at a high human and political cost
Four police officers who kidnapped people for the CJNG are arrested... While performing duties as police officers, the detainees also participated in crimes against public health, kidnapping, and arms trafficking
Sheinbaum affirms that “no US military intervention will occur” in Mexico to combat drug trafficking... The Mexican president reiterated that her government does not accept intervention from any foreign government to combat drug cartels
The hunt against a regional leader of the CJNG unleashed drug blockades in Michoacan... An operation to capture Angel Chavez Ponce, alias “El Camaleon”, unleashed a series of drug blockades in several municipalities of Michoacan to cover his escape
Trump willing to attack drug cartels and states: 'I'm not happy with Mexico'... Donald Trump declared that he is willing to launch attacks inside Mexico if necessary to thwart the smuggling of illegal narcotics into the US
the four questions of the popular consultation proposed by the The government's proposals... The internal situation of the country and the lack of clarity in the official proposals have been considered key in the defeat of the government in the popular consultation
Ecuador votes 'no' Ecuadorians rejected the constitutional reforms promoted by President Daniel Noboa... Noboa wanted to eliminate the ban on installing foreign military bases in the country and draft a new constitution
Thousands protest in Mexico City against Sheinbaum after the murder of a mayor... Protests against Sheinbaum and criminal violence took place in Mexico City after the murders of officials who reported drug trafficking
Donald Trump orders the launch of “Operation Southern Lance” against narcoterrorism... United States announced the military operation to combat drug trafficking in the Western Hemisphere, according to Pete Hegseth
U.S. attacks alleged drug trafficking ship, causing the death of 4 people in the Caribbean Sea... The U.S. military carried out another attack in the Caribbean against a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking, killing 4 people
The largest warship in the world is deployed by the US in the Caribbean and Maduro raises military alert in Venezuela... The aircraft carrier joins the largest US military deployment in the region, seen as a pressure strategy against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
What is known about the new prison crisis in Ecuador that left 27 prisoners hung over the weekend... Since 2021, nearly 500 prisoners have died in prisons in the country
Julio Cesar Chavez reunited with Don King after controversial statements... The former Mexican champion generated reactions on social media by posing with the legendary promoter and his Trump hat
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
They are Americans and not immigrants who cross and distribute drugs in the United States... At the same time, professors and immigrant advocates question the security and probable corruption on the border with Mexico
The Pope asks Trump and Vance to respect immigrants in religious rites... Speaking of ICE raids in his native Chicago, the pontiff criticized the ban on Catholic priests giving communion to detained immigrants
Marco Rubio will inform Congress about the attacks on alleged drug boats... An exclusive briefing for Republicans with select senators sparked outrage among Democrats last week.
Donald Trump will demand that Claudia Sheinbaum do more in the fight against the Cartels... The pressure exerted by Donald Trump on the Mexican government will tend to increase until tangible results are seen in his fight against the Cartels
Clash between police and criminals in Sinaloa left 13 dead and 4 arrested... During the operation in the municipality of Guasave, nine people who were being held captive by criminals were also rescued
Summit of the Americas in the Dominican Republic postponed due to divergences that prevent dialogue... The announcement coincides with the tension in the region due to the deadly US attacks on vessels that critics accuse of being assassinations
Who was Carlos Manzo, the mayor murdered in Mexico that sparked outrage?... Carlos Manzo died as a result of an armed attack in Uruapan, during the Day of the Dead celebration
Proposal to fence off MacArthur Park generates controversy... Community leaders have many unanswered questions; and some oppose it because they say it won't solve the insecurity
The Southern Command conducts marine training in Puerto Rico... The Southern Command reported that US Marines are conducting landing and infiltration maneuvers in Puerto Rico
Why Trump is paying special attention to South America (and what he has achieved so far with it)... The US president is focusing on the region with controversial decisions regarding Venezuela, Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina. What is he after?
A report reveals the brutal punishments of the Comando Vermelho to those who break their “rules”... From beatings and torture to summary executions, the Comando Vermelho decides the sanctions to be applied for alleged offenses or breaches of the rules
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
Democrats accuse that Trump's attacks against alleged drug boats are murders... US military attacks against alleged drug boats have left nearly 60 dead
DHS stopped 223 drivers, including 146 truck drivers, and claimed they are undocumented... The operation was coordinated between the Department of Homeland Security, the Indiana State Police, and the federal 287(g) program
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?
Hegseth announces new attack on boat in the Pacific with 4 crew members dead... The US military attacked a boat in the Pacific Ocean and there are 4 dead, the head of the Department of Defense reported
Operation against drugs in Rio de Janeiro leaves more than 64 dead... At least 64 dead in anti-drug operation in Rio de Janeiro; at least 81 arrested
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
EE.UU. Attacks Four More Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 14... In a new offensive, the US Navy attacked three vessels that were allegedly trafficking drugs in the Eastern Pacific
Milei's Party obtains strong support in legislative elections: “Today the construction of a great Argentina b... The president's party, La Libertad Avanza, won in key districts such as the city of Buenos Aires and the provinces of Cordoba and Santa Fe
How is the powerful warship USS Gerald R. Ford that will be sent to the Caribbean... The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier can carry between 70 and 90 aircraft and is considered the most capable, adaptable, and lethal combat platform in the world.
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
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
President of Peru, Jose Jeri, declares a state of emergency in Lima and Callao due to insecurity... The announcement comes after weeks of intense protests that continued with the removal of Dina Boluarte
Five cartels dispute control of lemon and avocado production in Michoacan... Avocado and lemon producers in Michoacan reveal that they are now not only extorted by one cartel, but by 5 criminal groups
Gustavo Petro claims that Trump is deceived by considering him "a drug trafficking leader"... Trump said that Colombian President Gustavo Petro is......
Trump called Petro president of “Columbia” and it goes viral... While Trump announced that he would suspend
Colombia receives a survivor of a narcosubmarine attacked by the US.... President Gustavo Petro said that the repatriated Colombian, whose identity he did not reveal, will be prosecuted according to the laws of his country.
US official reports sixth attack on a ship in the Caribbean and may leave survivors... This would be the first time that an attack of this type did not cause the instant death of all passengers
Mexico and the United States strengthen cooperation in security matters... Both governments assure that they are working on dismantling foreign terrorist organizations
The government creates the crisis to justify extremism... Maribel Hastings is an advisor to America's Voice
Trump analyzes land attacks against cartels in Venezuela... President Trump analyzes attacks in Venezuela against drug trafficking and authorizes covert CIA operations,
Venezuela denounces that the US military deployment favors drug trafficking in the Pacific... Venezuela says that the US deployment in the Caribbean facilitates drug trafficking and seeks to control its natural resources under the pretext of anti-drugs
What the Nobel Peace Prize for Maria Corina Machado means for the Venezuelan opposition and for Maduro... The Norwegian Nobel Committee's recognition brings a breath of fresh air to the Venezuelan opposition
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
Former mayor of Tijuana Montserrat Caballero is being investigated for alleged ties to the CJNG... Montserrat Caballero faces accusations of having assumed office as mayor while engaging in activities typical of organized crime
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.
The protagonists of “Dinastia Casillas” of the passion of the public for the villains... Don't miss its premiere, Tuesday, October 7, at 9 pm/8 C.
“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
Maduro presumes international support in the face of the aggression of the US... Nicolas Maduro assured that social movements, human rights organizations and countries have shown support for Venezuela
B King and Regio Clown, Colombian artists, disappear in Mexico, Gustavo Petro reports; asks Sheinbaum for help... President Petro asks for help from the Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum, for the disappearance of Colombian artists B King and Regio Clown
Trump announces that the US sank another drug trafficking vessel in the Caribbean... President Trump announced another lethal military strike against a suspected drug trafficking vessel in international waters.
The White House would have stopped the DEA's plan to attack cartels in Mexican territory... Sources consulted by The Washington Post revealed the DEA's plans to carry out military attacks in Mexico that ultimately did not materialize
Hilda Araceli Brown, the Mexican legislator under the US scrutiny for alleged links with the drug traffickers... The Mexican legislator was included by the United States government on the list of people sanctioned for alleged links with
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
Arrest a "El Irving", alleged leader of the Union Tepito in Mexico City... Mexico City police arrested
Trump announces the sinking of another Venezuelan drug trafficking ship in international waters... Three 'male terrorists' died in the US military operation near Venezuela
Mexico: The national holidays affected by the drug trade, until when?... Due to violence, several Mexican municipalities suspended their Independence celebrations
Arrest the “D3”, leader of network linked to La Familia Michoacana... Authorities dismantle marijuana greenhouse in Mexico City operated by La Familia Michoacana, there are four detainees, among them
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
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warns that US troops are conducting a real exercise in the Caribbean... Make no mistake; what you are doing right now is not training. This is a real exercise, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
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
United States announces financial aid and support to Ecuador to confront drug trafficking... The State Department would allocate an additional $13.7 million to help combat drug trafficking, according to the announcement
The Pentagon reported that Venezuelan aircraft flew near U.S. ships.... Venezuelan fighter jets flew near a U.S. Navy ship in a show of force.
Rubio arrives in Mexico to talk about tariffs, drugs, and migration... Rubio's visit coincides with Washington's announcement that US forces killed 11
The Lucha Libre of Mexican Politics... The brawl in San Lazaro between Alejandro Moreno and Gerardo Fernandez Norona resembles a crude spectacle
Mexico could request from the US resources seized from 'El Mayo' Zambada... Sheinbaum clarified that if there were a seizure of “passive resources” by the US government from “El Mayo” the return would be requested
Rubio assures that the USA makes history by confronting drug cartels for the first time... The Secretary of State affirmed that Washington is on the offensive against drug trafficking and highlighted the cooperation of countries such as Argentina, Paraguay, and Ecuador
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.
Ecuador seizes explosive material for acts terrorists in Colombia... Three days earlier, a truck bomb exploded in front of the Cali aviation school, killing six civilians. The same day a police helicopter was shot down.
One of the founders of the CJNG would seek an agreement with the USA to avoid trial... Erick Valencia Salazar, alias El 85, was extradited to the United States in February 2025 along with 28 other criminals
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
Garcia Luna denounces mistreatment and incommunicado detention in prison... According to court documents released by his lawyers, Garcia Luna has been held virtually incommunicado for eight months.
Noem Announces Black by Order of Trump... DHS Secretary Announces Wall on Mexico Border Will Be Painted Black at Trump’s Request to Deter Immigrant Crossings
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
Treasury warns that cartels continue creating ways to generate income to drive terrorism... Authorities warned the owners of these timeshare properties in Mexico about the risk of being victims of these scams
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.
USA Sanctions CJNG Leaders Operating Timeshare Fraud Schemes Targeting Americans in Puerto Vallarta... The timeshare fraud scheme operated by the CJNG primarily affects US citizens deceived by phone calls
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.
UIF: Mexico weapon to hit drug traffickers from its finances... Through the Financial Intelligence Unit, Mexico is redoubling its efforts to combat organized crime by tracking its illicit profits
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
The United States sanctions three leaders of the Northeast Cartel in Mexico... The Treasury Department stressed that the group is one of the most violent drug trafficking organizations in Mexico
Does the governor of Sinaloa follow orders from Los Chapitos? Mexican Journalist Says There Is Evidence... Ricardo Ravelo a journalist specializing in drug trafficking said that the governor of Sinaloa Ruben Rocha Moya, operates for Los Chapitos and there is evidence.
Ovidio Guzman lawyer attacks Sheinbaum for insisting on taking El Mayo Zambada back to Mexico May Zambada to Mexico... Jeffrey Lichtman, Ovidio Guzman lawyer, attacked President Claudia Sheinbaum for insisting on taking El Mayo Zambada back to Mexico
Camilo Ochoa, the YouTuber that before was a member of the Sinaloa Cartel... Camilo Ochoa was a restaurant owner, then he was kidnapped and voluntarily joined the Sinaloa Cartel, but he went to jail and is now a YouTuber
This is how the FBI trains Mexican agents to destroy the cartels... Through a program run by the FBI and the U.S. Department of Defense, Mexican agents are trained to infiltrate criminal networks
Like Garcia Luna, the AMLO government had a boss police narco... Hernan Bermudez Requena, former head of Public Security in Tabasco, was linked to La Barredora, a cell of the Jalisco Nueva Generacion Cartel.
The arguments of prosecutors that bent a depressed Ovidio Guzman and his lawyer... Expert explains why “El Chapo” Guzman’s son and his lawyer had few options given the evidence presented by federal prosecutors in Illinois.
How does the United States seek to have Ovidio Guzman pay $80 million and comply with other obligations in his agreement... Even if he achieves parole at some point, Ovidio Guzman Lopez will have to prove that he has paid a fine to the United States for his crimes.
A narco-submarine with Starlink: the new headache for Elon Musk... The narco-submarine captured by Colombian authorities was controlled thanks to a Starlink satellite internet connection
Ovidio’s lawyer lashed out against President Sheinbaum and she replied... Jeffrey Lichtman, Ovidio Guzman’s lawyer, accused the Mexican government of acting as
Donald Trump announces 30% tariffs for Mexico and the European Union... Exports from Mexico and the European Union to the United States will suffer a severe blow starting August 1
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 chatbot Grok from the network X launches anti-Semitic comments and causes controversy... Antisemitic responses, praise for Adolf Hitler, and insults to Turkish President Erdogan were some of the comments made by the AI?assistant of the social network X
10 men sentenced for crimes occurred at the Izaguirre Ranch, CJNG training center... After more than 40 testimonies and various material evidence, the 10 men detained at the CJNG training center were found guilty
The United States government has clearly waged a failed war on drugs since the last century... Trump embarks on a war against fentanyl implemented in his first term as president, but again shows inconsistency
Celebrities that have been linked to the Sinaloa Cartel... The links between organized crime and the entertainment industry have been aired on more than one occasion
Sheinbaum awaits the deportation of Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to comply with his sentence... During her morning press conference, the president mentioned that there is still no set date for Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.’s arrival in Mexico.
Illegal luggage: Two men traveled on a bus with 200,000 fentanyl pills... An anonymous complaint alerted about two people traveling on a bus along a highway in Sonora with around 200,000 fentanyl pills
Ovidio could reveal Vector’s money laundering as part of the negotiations... The information that Ovidio Guzman allegedly provided about the cartel’s financial operations could be key to its legal strategy
Another anti-immigrant barrier will be built over the Rio Grande River along 17 miles... A waiver will allow a new storm barrier to be installed over the Rio Grande River along 17 miles of its flow through Texas
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.
They find 20 corpses on a road in Sinaloa and 5 of them were decapitated... The war between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza continues to claim victims in Sinaloa, and this time 20 bodies were found on a road leading to Culiacan
Remains of 34 people discovered in region dominated by the CJNG... Using ground-penetrating radar techniques and cadaver dogs, Jalisco authorities found the remains of 34 people in Zapopan
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
ICE encloses immigrants in prison in New York with high-impact criminals... The Legal Aid Society warns about the risks of sending immigrants without a criminal record to the Brooklyn MDC
Pam Bondi puts Mexico on the list of enemies of the US along with Iran and China... Pam Bondi included Mexico on the list of countries considered adversaries of the US, along with Iran, Russia and China
Treasury sanctions three institutions related to a network of money laundering of drug trafficking in Mexico... These are the first actions under the Fentanyl Sanctions Act, with which the US seeks to attack organized crime
They arrest Celso Gamboa, former minister of Costa Rica requested in the USA for drug trafficking... Celso Gamboa, who led the Directorate of Intelligence and National Security, would be the second Costa Rican to be subject to extradition
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 Suspends Indiscriminate ICE Raids in Farms, Restaurants, and Hotels... The NYT reveals that ICE will stop indiscriminately detaining immigrants, after the president acknowledged the economic impacts
Who is being arrested by ICE in the US under the Trump government?... Despite the campaign promise to deport criminals, data reveals a different reality
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
US troops train in Panama to protect the Canal The Canal... The soldiers arrived amid protests against an agreement signed in April between Panama and Washington
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
New blackout affected southern France... Nice was without power for up to four hours due to an act that authorities are investigating as sabotage
Top CJNG Operative Arrested in Mexico: Major Blow to Fentanyl Trafficking Network... Mexican authorities apprehend Maria del Rosario Navarro Sanchez, a key figure in the CJNG, disrupting a major fentanyl and arms trafficking operation linked to the U.S.
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.
India and Jamaica Strengthen Ties: Key Talks Between PM Narendra Modi and PM Andrew Holness... India and Jamaica strengthen ties through productive talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Jamaican PM Andrew Holness, focusing on trade, education, and tackling global challenges like organized crime.
Punjab Police’s Anti Gangster Task Force Arrests Mastermind of Ferozepur Killings... Punjab Police’s Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF) arrests five suspects, including mastermind Sunil Bhandari, aka Nata, wanted in several heinous crimes, including recent killings in Ferozepur.
Chandrababu Naidu Compares Jagan Mohan Reddy to Drug Lord Pablo Escobar... Chandrababu Naidu compares Jagan Mohan Reddy to Drug Lord Pablo Escobar, claims Andhra Pradesh has become the ‘Ganja capital’ under his rule.
Jharkhand Police’s Successful Operation Against Drug Dealers... Jharkhand Police continues its crackdown on drug dealers, arresting six smugglers with brown sugar worth over six crore rupees in a joint operation with the Anti Narcotics Task Force of
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.
Singapore: Indian-origin man hanged in Singapore, convicted on charges of drug smuggling... The ministry said that drugs will not be tolerated at all. To deal with this, Singapore has adopted a zero tolerance approach.
Tawang Row: Defense Ministry's review report- Army keeping a close eye on LAC-LoC, preparations also complete... The Defense Ministry has reported in its annual review that the situation along the LoC remained relatively peaceful with a ceasefire understanding between the armies of India and Pakistan since
Amit Shah said - Increasing use of virtual assets like cryptocurrency to radicalize youth... Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that giving protection to terrorists is equivalent to promoting terrorism.
India will defeat the plans of Lashkar and Jaish, will not allow the use of Afghan land for attacks... The UN General Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution accusing the Taliban of violating the human rights of Afghan women and girls.
Pakistan was exposed in the Interpol General Assembly, the questions asked on Dawood Ibrahim remained silent... Representatives of 195 countries are participating in the Interpol General Assembly.
Drug Syndicate: Pakistani network's hand in the seizure of 200 kg heroin brought to India... A link to a Pakistan-based network has come to the fore in the recent seizure of 200 kg of high quality heroin by the Indian Navy.
Sonali Phogat death case: Court grants bail to suspected drug peddlers Ramchandra Mandrekar and Dattaprasad... Two of the five accused arrested in this case were granted bail by a special court in Goa on Monday.
Good Luck Jerry movie review: Jhanvi Kapoor shines in this black comedy... The film begins with the song Zindagi Jhand Ba and through the graphic, the story is extended from Darbhanga to Punjab.
