Demian Bio

Demian Bio is the Latin Times' Managing Editor. He has worked in media companies such as Infobae and Bloomberg Línea, focusing his coverage on politics and economics in Latin America and the United States, as well as the relationship between them.

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Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operatives Now Located In Poland, Report Shows

Two Mexican men were detained in a meth lab in Poland. They have been linked to the Sinaloa Cartel

Vance Kicks Off White House’s Tour to Promote Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill in Pennsylvania

JD Vance Taunts Commentator Over Clash About U.S. Strike On Venezuelan Vessel: 'I Don't Give a S--t What You Call It'

Vice President JD Vance taunted a social media commentator after he questioned him over a social media post claiming that "killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military."

Maduro Urges The U.S. To 'Abandon Its Plan For a Violent Regime Change In Venezuela'

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro urged the U.S. to "abandon its plan for a violent regime change in Venezuela and all of Latin America and the Caribbean" as the Trump administration continues with its deployment of forces off the country's coast.

Trump Reportedly Considering Strikes Inside Venezuela To Weaken Maduro

President Donald Trump has been presented with several options for military strikes against the Venezuelan regime, including striking inside the country, according to a new report

GOP Sen. Threatens Maduro: 'You Have To Make a Call: Leave Venezuela Alive Or Dead'

Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno made a threat to Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro as the U.S. continues deploying assets off its coast: "You have to make a call: leave Venezuela alive or dead"

Four People Charged For Scheming To Smuggle Children Into The U.S., Including Using Drug-Laced Candies

Four people were charged for taking part in a smuggling ring that sought to take children from Mexico into the use, including by using drug-laced candy, according to a new report

Pentagon Official Reportedly Says Attack Against Venezuelan Vessel Targeted Civilians: 'May Be Criminals, But They Aren't Combatants'

A Pentagon official reportedly said the U.S. attack against a Venezuelan vessel on Tuesday "directly targeted civilians" because even if they were transporting drugs, they would be considered "criminals," not "combatants"

Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Supplying Hundreds Of High-Caliber Weapons To Mexico's Cartel del Noreste

A Texas man pleaded guilty to supplying hundreds of high-caliber weapons to Mexico's Cartel del Noreste. He faces up to 25 years in prison

Trump Admin Reportedly Set To Prioritize Security Operations In The Western Hemisphere Over Deterring China

The Trump administration is set to prioritize homeland security and operations in the Western Hemisphere over deterring China, according to a new report.

U.S. Could Set Up a Military Base In a South American Country That Has a Tense Relationship With Venezuela

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would consider setting up a military base in Ecuador, a country that currently has a tense relationship with Venezuela, if invited by the South American country

ICE Efforts Lead to Safe Community With Arrest of International Fugitive in Connecticut

ICE Raid In Hyundai Site In Georgia Included U.S. Citizens And Lawful Permanent Residents

An ICE raid in Georgia at a Hyundai plant in Georgia included U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents, according to a Homeland Security Investigations agent

Marco Rubio, Other Latino Republicans Blasted in New Florida Campaign ‘Deporting Good Immigrants Back To Dictatorships Is Cruel'

Marco Rubio Has Been Advocating For U.S. Attacks Against Venezuela For Years, Records Show

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been advocated for the use of U.S. military force against Venezuela for years, records compiled by The Associated Press show

President Daniel Noboa has said the country is "in a state of war" against 22 gangs

President Of South American Country Close To Venezuela Says Maduro Is a Cartel Leader: 'We'll End Narco Terrorism'

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa said Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro is a cartel leader and his government will do "everything to end narco terrorism"

Democrats Question Not Being Briefed On Attack Against Venezuelan Vessel Before It Happened: 'Concerning'

Democratic senators in the Intelligence Committee are claiming they were not briefed on this week's attack against a Venezuelan vessel, which the Trump administration claims it's aimed at fighting drug-trafficking in the region

U.S. offers 25 million for the capture of Nicolás Maduro

Nicolas Maduro Claims Venezuela Is 'Standing On The Front Lines' Against 'Nazi-Extremists' Following U.S: Attack On Vessel That Killed 11

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the regime he leads is "standing on the front lines" against "Nazi extremist movements" coming from the north, a reference to escalating tensions with the United States

U.S. Reportedly Deploying Fighter Jets To Puerto Rico To Conduct Operations Against Cartels After Strike Against Venezuelan Vessel

The U.S. is deploying 10 fighter jets to a base in Puerto Rico to conduct operations against drug cartels in the region, according to a new report

Amnesty International Questions U.S. Attack Against Venezuelan Vessel: 'Serious Doubts About Its Legality'

Amnesty International questioned the Trump administration's attack against a Venezuelan vessel on Tuesday, claiming that there are "serious doubts about its legality."

Maduro Says He Will Begin 'Mobilizing' Militias After U.S. Attack Against Vessel That Killed 11 on Tuesday

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said he will begin "mobilizing" civilian militias following the U.S. attack against a vessel that killed 11 people on Tuesday

Appeals Court Overturns Judge Order, Allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' To Continue Functioning

An appeals court overturned a federal judge's order forcing Florida authorities to shut down the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," allowing it to continue operating

Planes Collide at DC Airport With Multiple Congressmen on Board

Guatemalan Children 'Traumatized' And 'Depressed' After Attempted Deportation From Trump Admin: Report

Guatemalan children who were almost deported this weekend said they are "traumatized" and "depressed" following the incident

Claudia Sheinbaum Says Mexico Will Seek To Extradite Cartel Leaders From The U.S.: 'I Discussed it With Marco Rubio'

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum said she will seek the extradition of cartel leaders currently imprisoned in the U.S., framing the pursuit as a "sovereign decision for the safety and peace of our country"

Republican Rep. Threats Top Venezuelan Official Over Warning To Opposition Leader: 'The Wrath Of God Will Fall Upon You'

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar threatened top Venezuelan official Diosdado Cabello over a warning he made to opposition leader Maria Corina Machado amid tensions with the U.S.

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

Marco Rubio Rejects UN Report About Drug Production In Venezuela: 'I Don't Care What The UN Says'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed a UN report claiming that most drug-trafficking in South America takes place in Colombia and Ecuador, rather than Venezuela

Pentagon Reportedly Sought To Work Out Legal Authority To Justify Attack On Venezuelan Vessel After The Strike

Defense Department officials privately expressed concern about the Trump administration's shifting narratives on the attack against a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11

Fetterman Slams Own Democratic Party for ‘Scolding’ Voters and Calling

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman Backs Use Of Lethal Force Against Cartels: 'Fully Support'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman has backed the use of lethal force against cartels following an attack on a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11

Mexican Man Detained At The Border With Hundreds Of Thousands Worth Of Meth Hidden In Cooler

A Mexican man was detained while attempting to smuggle millions of dollars worth of meth into the U.S. inside a cooler

Mexican Man Reportedly Dies In Arizona Facility, ICE Yet To Disclose Cause Of Death

A Mexican man reportedly died under ICE custody at a detention center in Arizona. While ICE has not disclosed the cause, a website raising funds following the death claims it was likely a result of complications from Covid-19

Two Men Sentenced To More Than 7 Years In Prison For Attempting To Traffic Truck Full Of Arms To Mexico

Two men have been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for attempting to traffic a truck full of arms to Mexico from the U.S.

Rubio Hails U.S.-Mexico Cooperation To Take On Cartels: 'Closest We've Ever Had'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the cooperation between the Trump administration and its Mexican counterpart to tackle organized crime groups

Maduro Claims Venezuela Will 'Stand Tall' Against 'A New Imperialistic Ramming' After Attack Against Vessel That Killed 11

Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country will "stand tall" against a "new imperialistic ramming" after the Trump administration blew up a vessel off its coast, killing 11 people it claimed were transporting drugs