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Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Leader Sentenced to 14 Years for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering
Prosecutors said she and other family members were deeply involved in Los Valenzuela's operations following Jorge Alberto's arrest, overseeing its remaining members and safeguarding its illicit assets in both Mexico and the United States.
Muslim Group Threatens With Lawsuit After Florida Gov. DeSantis Designates It as a Foreign Terrorist Organization
DeSantis said CAIR "was founded by persons connected to the Muslim Brotherhood," which his order links to Hamas. He added that individuals "associated with CAIR have been convicted of providing, and conspiring to provide, material support to designated terrorist organizations."
U.S. Seizes Sanctioned Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast, Increasing Pressure On Maduro Regime: Report
U.S. forces have seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, yet another escalation in the pressure campaign against the Maduro regime, according to a new report.
Cuban Regime Rejects Approaching Trump Admin Over a Venezuela Without Maduro: 'Absurd And False'
Cuba rejected a report claiming that "elements" within the regime approached Trump administration officials to discuss what the region would look like should Nicolas Maduro relinquish power.
These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out
A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.
Colombian President Petro Claims Trump Admin Is 'Allied' With 'Narcos' As Clashes Over Military Campaign Mount
Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed the Trump administration over its military campaign in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific, as well as the pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.
Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Ramps Up Bid to Unseat Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales, Accuses Him of Alleged Affair
With more than three months to go until the 2026 primary, Herrera has already surpassed what he raised in the 2024 cycle, putting new pressure on Gonzales' seat.
Economists Warn Venezuela's Fragile Economy Won't Withstand War With the U.S., Despite Maduro's Defiance: Report
Despite Maduro's assertions, experts warn that a prolonged war with the United States would jeopardize Venezuela's economy, and the country's limited resources to sustain an armed conflict would only deepen the ongoing crisis in the Latin American nation.
Extradited Mexican Drug Kingpins Are Being Offered To Cooperate With U.S. Authorities Or Face Harsher Sentences In Prison: Report
According to the report, the extraditions were coldly calculated and planned by the Mexican government to avoid any setbacks. Prisoners had no idea where they were being sent, and the mission was carried out with the help of 2,000 Mexican special forces.
U.S. Government Now Offering $5 Million For Senior Tren de Aragua Member 'El Viejo'
The United States government has raised its reward for information leading to the arrest of a Tren de Aragua leader to $5 million, up from $3 million.
Former Venezuelan Spy Chief Tells Trump the Cártel de los Soles Exists and Maduro Holds Influence In It
First reported by the Dallas Express, the letter is addressed to President Donald Trump, with Carvajal saying he wrote it to warn the United States about the dangers posed by the criminal organization.
Hegseth's Controversies Are Turning Him Into Liability for the Trump Administration, Report Claims
A new article by The New York Times reported that investigations into the legality of the strikes against Venezuelan vessels have put Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the spotlight, with President Donald Trump appearing to distance himself from his defense secretary.
Venezuela's Maduro Is Sleeping In Different Places And Changing His Phone Number To Avoid a Potential U.S. Strike: Report
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro has been sleeping in different places and changing his phone number to avoid being targeted by a potential U.S. precision strike, according to a new report.
Trump Administration Officials Increasingly Use Social Media to Shape Venezuela Narrative: Report
A new investigation found that the Trump administration has leaned on social media to shape the public narrative and influence how its counter-narcotics campaign is perceived.
Trump's Deadline For Maduro To Leave Venezuela And Avoid Risking Forceful Removal Has Already Passed: Report
President Donald Trump gave authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro a deadline to leave Venezuela and avoid risking a forceful removal in their phone conversation on November 21, according to a new report. That deadline passed on Friday, November 28.
Joaquín Guzmán López, Son of 'El Chapo,' Confesses to Kidnapping 'El Mayo' Zambada When Pleading Guilty Before a U.S. Court
During the hearing, Guzmán López also admitted for the first time that he lured Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada into his own kidnapping by claiming he needed help settling a dispute.
Venezuela Reportedly Planning To Mount Guerrilla-Style Resistance Should The U.S. Launch Military Attacks
The Venezuelan regime is planning to mount guerrilla-style resistance should the Trump administration launch air or ground attacks against the country, according to a new report.
U.S. Military Employed Drones, Aircraft and Redacted Weapons Systems in Attacks on Suspected Drug-Trafficking Vessels
A recent report by The New York Times concluded that the U.S. military used a mix of munitions that relied on both drones and piloted aircraft, a shift away from the traditional stop-and-board approach.
ICE Arrests of Noncriminal Immigrants Soar 2,000%, With Nearly Half of Detainees Without Criminal Record
ICE reported holding almost 31,000 people with no criminal charges, compared with more than 34,000 who had either a conviction or a pending charge, although the agency did not specify the seriousness or nature of those offenses.
7 in 10 of Migrants Now Skip Their Immigration Hearings Due to an Uptick in Courtroom Arrests
Before ICE increased arrests in immigration courts, one immigration judge that spoke to Border Report estimated that roughly 85 percent of people appeared for their hearings. Once courthouse detentions spread nationwide, she said attendance fell to about 30 percent.
U.S. Government Imposes Visa Restrictions on Haitian Official For Allegedly Backing Gangs
The statement did not identify Fritz Alphonse Jean by name, but he confirmed to The Associated Press on Nov. 25 that he was the target of the action and denied the allegations.
U.S. Military Conducted Second Strike On Alleged Drug Vessel To Ensure All Aboard Were Killed: Report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered that all people aboard an alleged drug vessel were killed by a U.S. strike in September, prompting the military to conduct a second strike to finish off survivors, according to a new report.
Venezuelan Regime Ramps Up Repression, Detains Dozens More After U.S. Strikes
The Venezuelan regime has ramped up its repression over the past weeks, especially after the U.S. began its military campaign in the region, according to a new report
Smugglers Can Get $100,000 If They Manage To Avoid U.S. Forces And Deliver Drugs Safely: Report
Smugglers operating in the Caribbean can get $100,000 if they manage to deliver drugs safely and avoid the massive deployment of forces and assets by the Trump administration, according to a new report.
Central American Country Authorizes U.S. Forces To Use Restricted Spaces For 'Aircraft Logistics'
Dominican President Luis Abinader announced the country will allow the U.S. to use restricted airspace of an air force base and an international airport as its military deployment in the region continues.
Venezuelan Regime Reportedly Believes U.S. Military Threats Are a Bluff And Maduro Can Only Be Ousted With Troops On The Ground
Most of the Venezuelan regime believes the U.S.'s military campaign off its coast is a bluff and authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could only be ousted with troops on the ground, according to a new report.
Trump Admin Officials Ignored Legal Objections to Pursue Military Campaign in South America: Report
Since the campaign began, the United States has not provided evidence showing that the targeted vessels were carrying drugs. The lack of proof has intensified questions about the legitimacy of the U.S. counter narcotics effort in South America.
As Trump Admin Continues Its Immigration Crackdown, Migrants Report Financial Abuse by Attorneys
The high cost of legal representation, combined with the uncertainty created by shifting immigration rules under President Donald Trump, has led fewer migrants to seek help from attorneys.
Maduro's Eagerness For Dialogue With Trump is Nothing But a 'Charade,' Analyst Claims: 'He's Willing To Talk, But Not To Negotiate'
A political analyst who closely follows ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela claimed that the latter's authoritarian President, Nicolas Maduro, might claim he is eager to engage with Donald Trump, but he won't negotiate.
Colombian President Petro Taunts Marco Rubio Over Tensions With Trump Admin: 'If You Want Me In An Orange Jumpsuit, Try'
Colombian President Gustavo Petro taunted Secretary of State Marco Rubio as tensions between the two countries remain high amid the Trump administration's military buildup in the region and pressure campaign against the Maduro regime in Venezuela