Mexican authorities have arrested Gildardo Lopez Astudillo, an alleged cartel leader linked to the notorious 2014 disappearance of 43 students in Iguala. The arrest comes just weeks before the 10th anniversary of the tragic event, which remains one of Mexico's most...
Mexico Arrests Cartel Leader Linked to Disappearance of 43 Students Ahead of 10th Anniversary
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Maduro Moves Christmas to October Amid Political Turmoil
In an unusual move, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has announced that Christmas will be celebrated in October this year, a decision that comes in the wake of a highly disputed election and escalating political tension. The announcement, made during Maduro's...
US Seizes Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s Aircraft in Dominican Republic
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Regional Alert: New Venezuelan Migrant Wave Looms, Neighboring Countries Urged to Prepare
With Venezuela's recent presidential election embroiled in controversy, regional governments should brace for a potential surge of Venezuelan migrants. The election, held on July 28, 2024, pitted the incumbent Nicolás Maduro against opposition candidate Edmundo...
Colombian Farmers Struggle as Coca Substitution Program Falters
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Venezuelan Regime Accused of Kidnapping Lawyer Amid Mounting Tensions
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Violence in Arauca: Five Pipeline Attacks and Assault on Police Command
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NASCAR Cup Series to Make Historic International Debut with Mexico City Race
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Awajún Indigenous Communities Demand Justice for Child Abuse
In Peru, the alarming issue of sexual abuse against minors in the indigenous Awajún communities has highlighted the severity of these crimes and the urgent need for action. In 2023 alone, 21,000 cases of sexual violence against minors were reported in the country....
US and Latin American Nations Reject Maduro’s Election Victory
In a significant international rebuke, the United States and ten Latin American countries have firmly rejected the Venezuelan supreme court's decision to certify Nicolás Maduro's claim of re-election. This decision, announced on Thursday, has sparked widespread...
Brazil Mobilizes 1,500 Firefighters to Combat Amazon Wildfires Amid Severe Drought
In response to an unprecedented wave of wildfires exacerbated by the most severe drought in decades, the Brazilian government has deployed nearly 1,500 firefighters to the Amazon rainforest. Despite a significant reduction in deforestation since President Luiz Inácio...
Mexican Government Accuses El Chapo’s Son of Kidnapping Cartel Boss ‘El Mayo’ for US Authorities
The Mexican government has issued an arrest warrant for Joaquín Guzmán López, the son of infamous Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, accusing him of kidnapping fellow cartel boss Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and delivering him to U.S. authorities. Guzmán...
Venezuela’s Supreme Court Upholds Maduro’s Disputed Election Victory
Venezuela's Supreme Tribunal of Justice, closely aligned with President Nicolás Maduro, ruled on Thursday that he won the controversial presidential election held on July 28, despite substantial evidence suggesting that his opponent secured the majority of the votes....
Panama Conducts First US-Funded Migrant Deportation Flight, Repatriates 29 Colombians
On August 20, 2024, Panama carried out its first US-funded deportation flight, repatriating 29 Colombian migrants from Panama City to Medellín, Colombia. This operation is part of a broader initiative aimed at curbing the flow of migrants traveling north through...
Nicaragua Shuts Down 1,500 Non-Profit Groups in Continued Crackdown on Civil Society
Nicaragua's government has revoked the registration of 1,500 non-profit organizations, marking the latest escalation in a years-long crackdown under President Daniel Ortega. The move, announced on August 19, 2024, impacts a wide array of groups, including hundreds of...
Maduro Tightens Grip on Power Despite Election Controversy
In a tense post-election atmosphere, Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro is refusing to step down despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud. Maduro, declared the winner by the National Electoral Commission in the July 28 presidential race, has yet to release...
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U.S. Labels Latin American Criminal Groups as Terrorists: What Comes Next?
The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has officially designated several Latin American criminal organizations as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs). Announced on February 13, 2025, this decision is part of a broader...
Colombia Moves to Ban Pablo Escobar Merchandise in Effort to Shift National Narrative
Colombia is taking steps to ban the sale of merchandise featuring Pablo Escobar, as a new bill in Congress seeks to put an end to the glorification of the infamous drug lord. The proposed law aims to prohibit the sale, display, and promotion of Escobar-related items,...
Super Bowl LIX Breaks Records with 126 Million Viewers Despite Lopsided Game
Photocredit: AFP Super Bowl LIX may have been a one-sided affair, but that didn’t stop it from becoming the most-watched Super Bowl in history. According to Fox Sports, the game drew an average of 126 million viewers across Fox, Fox Deportes, Tubi, Telemundo, and the...
Esports Olympics Set for 2027 Debut in Saudi Arabia After Delay
Photocredit: AFP The highly anticipated Olympic Esports Games will officially launch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027, marking a two-year delay from the original 2025 target. The announcement, made by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday, confirms that...
Javier Milei After One Year: Reformer or Disruptor of Argentina?
The election of Javier Milei as President of Argentina marked a turning point in the country’s politics and economy. With his radical liberal agenda and promise to restore the Argentine economy, he gained the support of a broad group of voters eager for change. Now,...