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Private Pilot For Sinaloa Cartel Faction of 'Los Chapitos' Arrested in Culiacán

"El Jando" was a significant operator for Los Chapitos and a close ally of Iván Archivaldo Guzmán, the leader of the Sinaloa cartel faction

Latin America

Ecuador's Dueling Presidential Hopefuls

Incumbent president Daniel Noboa and leftist Luisa Gonzalez both hail from the country's populous Pacific coastal belt, are sporty and telegenic, and have several tattoos.

Latin America

Cartel Kidnaps Jalisco Mayor's Wife, Demands Public Security Chief's Removal as Ransom

The cartel had previously kidnapped the mayor and his son, releasing them after he agreed to replace the security chief—but the change never took place.

Politics

Richard Gere Slams Trump as a 'Bully and a Thug' During Acceptance Speech at Goya Awards

Legendary actor Richard Gere referred to President Donald Trump as a "bully" and "thug" during a scathing speech at the Goya Awards.

Latin America

Colombian Man Killed by Gunmen on UberEats Motorcycle Outside Mexico City Hotel

Authorities classify the homicide as a targeted hit; suspects still at large.

Latin America

Gangs In Ecuador Are Allegedly Performing Human Sacrifices To 'Saint Death' As They Look For Protection

Gang members are turning to Santa Muerte to shield them from law enforcement and ensure the success of their operations.

Latin America

Former Mexican Governor Cuauhtémoc Blanco's Half-Sister Accuses Him of Raping Her in Governor's Residence

Blanco would lose the legal protection granted by his position if the Chamber of Deputies approves the immunity removal request

Latin America

Ecuador Presidential Candidates Sprint To Campaign Finish

Incumbent President Daniel Noboa and his leftist rival Luisa Gonzalez crisscrossed their equator-hugging Andean nation, holding final rallies ahead of a midnight deadline to halt campaigning.

Latin America

Mexican Troop Deployment Met With Skepticism On US Border

Almost 2,000 extra troops were assigned to Tijuana, just south of California, as part of the 10,000-strong border reinforcement that President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged on Monday under the deal with Trump.

Latin America

How Trump's Aid Freeze Is Threatening Colombia's Security, Anti-Drug Operations

Dozens of helicopters have already been grounded as a result of the order

Latin America

5 Ways In Which Argentina's Milei Has Mirrored Trump

On Wednesday, Argentina announced it would follow the United States out of the World Health Organization, echoing Trump's repeated complaints about what he called the body's mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Latin America

US Claims Free Passage Through Panama Canal

It was the first public announcement of promises hinted at by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said that Panama offered concessions during his talks on Sunday.

Latin America

Colombian President Says Cocaine 'No Worse Than Whisky'

Colombia is the world's biggest cocaine producer and exporter, mainly to the United States and Europe, and has spent decades fighting against drug trafficking.

Latin America

Three 'Narco Messages' Found in Sonora Accuse Local Law Enforcement of Working For The 'Los Salazar' Cartel

"Los Salazar" control drug trafficking routes along the U.S.-Mexico border and its operations primarily involve smuggling methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl

Latin America

Second-In-Command For Cartel Del Noroeste And Leader Of 'Los Chukys' Arrested In Nuevo Laredo

"El Ricky" is responsible for an attack against military personnel in the state of Nuevo Leon that resulted in two soldier deaths

Latin America

Operator of 'Los Chapitos' Who Had a $1 Million Bounty on His Head Found Dead in Mexico

Authorities in the municipality of Calimaya in the State of Mexico found on Feb. 4 the body of a man that has been identified as a key operator for the Sinaloa cartel faction known as "Los Chapitos."