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Alicia Stone, New York City police officer, dead, Cali, plastic surgery

Family of NYPD Detective Demands Answers After Her Death Following Plastic Surgery in Colombia

A New York City police detective died in the Colombian city of Cali, a week after traveling to the South American country and undergoing cosmetic surgery on her buttocks. Now, Alicia Stone's family is demanding justice.

Melissa Said, Brazilian influencer arrested for drug trafficking

Latin America

Cannabis Influencer Melissa Said Talks After Arrest in Brazil for Alleged Narco and Money Laundering Ties

Brazilian influencer Melissa Said, known for promoting cannabis use on social media, was arrested in Salvador, Bahia, accused of leading a drug trafficking and money laundering network. The arrest was part of the police operation known as Erva Afetiva, carried out by the Bahia Civil Police.

Politics

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Slams U.S. Drug-Related Sanctions as 'A Complete Paradox'

The U.S. imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of allowing narco-terrorist organizations to thrive under his "total peace" plan, which Washington says has fueled a rise in cocaine production across Colombia.

Latin America

Report: Women's Role in Organized Crime in Mexico Has Grown Significantly in the Past Decade

With a growing need to fill secondary roles such as logistics, storage, drug processing and the management of local operations, criminal groups increasingly turned to women.

Latin America

Turf Wars Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Spread Across Sinaloa, Reaching Tourist Hub Mazatlán

Despite being nearly 140 miles south of where the conflict began, Mazatlán has seen a significant rise in homicides and kidnappings compared with last year, severely impacting the local economy.

Francisco Ernesto Félix Guerrero, Los Gigios

Latin America

Mexican Authorities Arrest Senior Member of Los Gigios, a Criminal Cell Tied to La Mayiza in Northern Mexico

According to Mexican media, Francisco Ernesto Félix Romero was involved in both drug smuggling and human trafficking operations into the U.S., taking advantage of Nogales's strategic location along the border.

Latin America

CJNG-linked Union Leader Hired Former Liga MX Stars to Open Soccer Field in Puebla, Report Says

According to the outlet, Ramírez financed the event just days before being arrested by federal authorities in Jalisco on charges related to extortion and drug trafficking.

Latin America

Mexican Forces Seize 500 Kilos of Meth, Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Blow to Sinaloa Cartel

A multi-agency operation resulted in the seizure of more than 500 kilograms and 130 liters of methamphetamine, along with thousands of fentanyl pills recovered at multiple sites in the state of Sinaloa.

Venezuelan vessel attacked by USA Navy Caribbean

Politics

Trump's Venezuela Operation Divides MAGA World: Bannon, Loomer, and Others Sound the Alarm

After years of rallying behind President Trump's promise to keep America out of "endless wars," a new divide is growing among his most loyal supporters. The cause: the administration's expanding military campaign against Venezuela.

Latin America

Two Former Jalisco Cartel Operatives Recruited as Teens Describe Clandestine Camps: 'They Put Them in a Shower and Started Mutilating Them'

According to an expert, in recent years more than 30,000 minors ages 13 to 17 have been recruited by criminal organizations across Mexico.

Sub-Director of Municipal Police in Indaparapeo, Michoacán, Fatally Shot

Latin America

Michoacan Police Assistant Director Killed in Broad Day Light

Mexican authorities confirmed today the death of Víctor Manuel Velázquez Castillo, who served as the Deputy Director of Security of the Municipal Police in Indaparapeo, Michoacán.

Latin America

Venezuela Uses Ghost Tankers to Evade U.S. Sanctions and Send Oil to Cuba - REPORT

While the U.S. is blowing up small vessels in the Caribbean, accusing Venezuela of using them to send drugs to the U.S., a new report affirms that the government of Nicolás Maduro is using a clandestine network of oil tankers to bypass U.S. sanctions and maintain crude shipments to Cuba.

Latin America

Family of NYPD Detective Demands Answers After Her Death Following Plastic Surgery in Colombia

Cannabis Influencer Melissa Said Talks After Arrest in Brazil for Alleged Narco and Money Laundering Ties

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Slams U.S. Drug-Related Sanctions as 'A Complete Paradox'

Report: Women's Role in Organized Crime in Mexico Has Grown Significantly in the Past Decade

Turf Wars Between Los Chapitos and La Mayiza Spread Across Sinaloa, Reaching Tourist Hub Mazatlán

Mexican Authorities Arrest Senior Member of Los Gigios, a Criminal Cell Tied to La Mayiza in Northern Mexico

CJNG-linked Union Leader Hired Former Liga MX Stars to Open Soccer Field in Puebla, Report Says

Mexican Forces Seize 500 Kilos of Meth, Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Blow to Sinaloa Cartel

Trump's Venezuela Operation Divides MAGA World: Bannon, Loomer, and Others Sound the Alarm

Two Former Jalisco Cartel Operatives Recruited as Teens Describe Clandestine Camps: 'They Put Them in a Shower and Started Mutilating Them'

Michoacan Police Assistant Director Killed in Broad Day Light

Venezuela Uses Ghost Tankers to Evade U.S. Sanctions and Send Oil to Cuba - REPORT

Mexican Areas Hit by Devastating Floods Also Struggle With Severe Cartel Violence: Report

Mexican and U.S. Officials Don't Think Trump Admin Will Conduct a Military Intervention in Mexico: Report

Escape of 20 Members Of Gang Designated As Terrorist By The U.S. Sparks Political Turmoil in Central American Country

Cartels Are Distributing Humanitarian Aid During Mexico Floods to Win Over Public Support