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Two Young Girls Killed in Sinaloa Ambush as Cartel Violence Continues

Mexican authorities reported the deaths of two young girls who were caught in the crossfire during an ambush carried out by suspected cartel operatives in Sinaloa

Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo: What you need to know

News

Who Is Pope Leo XIV? 20 Fascinating Facts About the Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant Latin America Advocate

Cardinal Robert Provost, elected as the first American pope, was a close friend of Pope Francis, lived in Latin America for many years, and is an advocate for women and migrants, among other things you should know about him.

Latin America

Mexican Law Enforcement Has Arrested Over 20,000 People in Sheinbaum's First Seven Months In Office

Harfuch called the number of clandestine labs seized as "unprecedented" and credited the Mexican Army and Navy with locating labs in 19 states across the country

World

Born in Chicago and Nationalized Peruvian: The Latino Connection of the New Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope in history, but he has a strong connection with Latin America.

Immigration

New Spanish-Language DHS Ad Featuring Kristi Noem Airs in Mexico Amid Criticism From Officials

In the ad, Noem says that "illegal migrants can self-deport to avoid fines and imprisonment" by using the CBP Home app. For now, the ad has only appeared on social media platforms.

Former public security minister Genaro Garcia Luna

Latin America

Former Mexican Security Chief Convicted of Aiding Cartels Now Faces New Case in Florida

Genaro García Luna, a former secretary of public safety in Mexico, could now face a separate civil case in the United States, specifically in Florida

Marco Rubio Takes Dual Roles as Secretary of State and National Security Adviser

Latin America

Venezuelan Opposition Figures 'Rescued', Now In US: Rubio

"The US welcomes the successful rescue of all hostages held by the Maduro regime at the Argentinian Embassy in Caracas," Rubio wrote on X. "Following a precise operation, all hostages are now safely on US soil," he added.

Latin America

El Mayo Zambada Side Loses Another Battle in the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War Against Los Chapitos with the Arrest of 'El Chuy'

Jesús "Chuy" Guzmán Castro is alleged to be a key figure within the Sinaloa Cartel aligned with the faction loyal to Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada.

Latin America

Arrested Mexican Mayor Allegedly Disposed Human Remains, Worked With Cartel Leaders at Extermination Camp

Prosecutors claim José Ascensión Murguía Santiago met regularly with key figures of the Jalisco Cartel, including José Gregorio "El Comandante" Lastra and Gonzalo Mendoza Gaitán, known as "El Sapo."

Latin America

Dominican Republic Reports Sharp Rise In Haitian Migrant Deportations

Boosting deportations to Haiti -- the region's poorest nation which is ravaged by gang violence -- was a campaign promise of Dominican President Luis Abinader, reelected in May 2024 for a second term.

Latin America

Mennonite Communities Raise Hackles In Peruvian Amazon

In Masisea, a remote settlement near Peru's border with Brazil accessible only by boat along a tributary of the Amazon or over dirt paths, members of the austere Protestant sect are under siege.

Latin America

'El Chapo' Guzmán Reportedly Cooperating With U.S. Officials in Case Against 'El Mayo' Zambada in Exchange for Prison Benefits

Former Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" Guzmán is allegedly providing sensitive information about his former ally "El Mayo" Zambada's operations in exchange for improved prison conditions

Latin America

Two Young Girls Killed in Sinaloa Ambush as Cartel Violence Continues

Who Is Pope Leo XIV? 20 Fascinating Facts About the Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant Latin America Advocate

Mexican Law Enforcement Has Arrested Over 20,000 People in Sheinbaum's First Seven Months In Office

Born in Chicago and Nationalized Peruvian: The Latino Connection of the New Pope Leo XIV

New Spanish-Language DHS Ad Featuring Kristi Noem Airs in Mexico Amid Criticism From Officials

Former Mexican Security Chief Convicted of Aiding Cartels Now Faces New Case in Florida

Venezuelan Opposition Figures 'Rescued', Now In US: Rubio

El Mayo Zambada Side Loses Another Battle in the Sinaloa Cartel Civil War Against Los Chapitos with the Arrest of 'El Chuy'

Arrested Mexican Mayor Allegedly Disposed Human Remains, Worked With Cartel Leaders at Extermination Camp

Dominican Republic Reports Sharp Rise In Haitian Migrant Deportations

Mennonite Communities Raise Hackles In Peruvian Amazon

'El Chapo' Guzmán Reportedly Cooperating With U.S. Officials in Case Against 'El Mayo' Zambada in Exchange for Prison Benefits

Over 15 Arrested In Operation Targeting Cell Led By Former Jalisco Cartel Leader 'El Primo'

Suspects in Killings of Activists Who Helped Expose Cartel Mass Grave Site Arrested In Mexico

YouTuber La Divaza Breaks the Silence on His Mother's Death in Venezuela

Mexican Authorities Seize And Destroy Clandestine Drug Lab Allegedly Used By Los Chapitos To Produce Meth