Carola Guerrero De León

Writer

Carola is a bilingual reporter with a passion for storytelling, particularly in the areas of immigration, border issues, and crime—topics that have shaped her perspective due to her upbringing on the border during the early days of the war on drugs. Her experiences there motivated her to pursue journalism.

Latest from Carola Guerrero De León

Aerial view of migrants crossing Darien Gap in 2023

Climate-Displaced Migrants Trapped at U.S.-Mexico Border as Asylum Doors Slam Shut

IRAP report warns that families fleeing floods, drought, and violence face life-threatening conditions—while U.S. immigration policies make it even harder to find refuge.

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Feds Uncover Global Money Laundering Network Tied to Sinaloa Cartel, Syrian Regime, and Colombian Guerrillas

Three men face U.S. charges in a transnational scheme that allegedly funneled drug profits through crypto, exchanged arms for cocaine, and linked cartels with militant groups across Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

Colorado Man Sentenced to 210 Years for Decades of Child Abuse at Haitian Orphanage He Founded

Michael Geilenfeld, 73, was convicted of sexually abusing multiple children over two decades at St. Joseph's Home for Boys, an orphanage he established in Port-au-Prince in 1985.

ICE and Tennessee Troopers Team Up in Traffic Stop Immigration Sweep as Watchdogs Mobilize

Nearly 200 arrests in South Nashville spark backlash as local groups document joint enforcement operation targeting immigrant neighborhoods, The New York Times reports.

ICE detention center in Adelanto, California

Feds Target Sanctuary City Jails in California with New Immigration Enforcement Push

'Operation Guardian Angel' revives illegal reentry prosecutions as federal authorities work around state limits on cooperation with ICE, according to the Miami Herald.

Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Rules for Cubans, Signaling End of Decades-Long Exception

As federal authorities target former Cuban officials for deportation, long-standing protections for the country's migrants face rollback

'Safe Place for Science': How Other Countries Are Trying to Recruit U.S. Scientists Hurt by Budget Cuts

After losing grants and jobs, American researchers are being recruited by Canada, France, and Australia—with promises of support and academic freedom.

Hospital Worker Shot and Killed Inside Social Security Hospital in Northern Mexico

After ending his shift, Luis Yerena was chased and fatally shot in a government-run hospital. His killing echoes a recent high-profile attack in Tijuana.

Correctional Officer Sentenced for Smuggling Scheme After IRS Flags Hidden Income

Angela Crosland funneled drugs and contraband into federal prison—until unreported income led investigators to her Cash App.

Tigers, Elephants, and Lions Are Now Also Fleeing Cartel Violence in Culiacán

As cartel warfare engulfs Sinaloa's capital, a wildlife sanctuary is scrambling to rescue over 700 animals, relocating them to a safer city after months of gunfire and threats.

Congress Backs Plan to Air-Drop Flies Into Mexico to Stop Flesh-Eating Pest From Crossing the Border

A bipartisan push to fund sterile fly production aims to stop a flesh-eating pest creeping up from Mexico and threatening U.S. cattle

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"On the Right Track": Putin Agrees to Draft Ceasefire Memo After Trump Call on Ukraine War

Trump says Vatican may host negotiations; Ukraine remains silent as Russia signals conditional support for peace deal

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Six Dead in Baja California Sur Beach Shootout Targeting a Private Security Team

A deadly confrontation broke out Sunday afternoon in the coastal town of Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, leaving six people dead

Joe Biden Diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer: Advanced, Metastatic Case Raises Questions

Former President's aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis draws expert scrutiny, political responses, and public speculation over timing and transparency.

Hired to Move Furniture, Houston Man Finds Box Containing Body of Missing Hispanic Contractor

What started as a simple moving job turned into a chilling discovery—and a murder investigation.

Former U.S. Embassy "Anti-Narcotics" Collaborators Killed in Armed Attack Near Guadalajara

Victims had trained Mexican personnel in intelligence and fentanyl-related crime; U.S. Consulate confirms prior collaboration but denies active employment at time of shooting.

U.S. Band Lord Buffalo Cancels European Tour After Drummer Is 'Forcibly Removed' From Flight: 'We Are Devastated'

Austin-based band Lord Buffalo canceled their European tour after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol "forcibly removed" drummer Yamal Said from a flight

Mexican President Presses Trump Admin on 'El Chapo' Family's Entering The U.S.: 'They Need To Explain Themselves'

At least 17 relatives of 'El Chapo' and son Ovidio Guzmán entered the U.S. last Friday

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RFK Jr. Says 'I Don't Think People Should Take Medical Advice From Me' After Being Asked Whether He'd Vaccinate His Children For Measles

HHS Secretary sidesteps direct question on childhood vaccinations, sparking backlash over mixed messaging and public health leadership.

U.S. Files First Narco-Terrorism Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel Leaders: 'Not Just Drug Traffickers'

Federal prosecutors call the cartel's drug operations a national security threat, targeting top figures of the Beltran Leyva Organization under terrorism laws for the first time.

Immigration Detainees Held At Texas Facility

Trump Admin Wants Supreme Court to Greenlight Alien Enemies Act To Deport More Venezuelans: 'Especially Dangerous To Maintain'

Officials say detainees tied to Venezuelan gang posed security risks in Texas detention center where migrants recently formed "SOS" plea.