Kingpin Fito’s Wife and Daughter Captured in Colombia
Colombian and US authorities arrested the wife and daughter of Ecuadorian drug lord José Adolfo Macías, alias 'Fito,' after tracking their movements across the country under a shared fake ID.
Colombian Senator’s US Visa Revoked, Cites No Explanation
Colombian Senator Martha Peralta says she learned through the media that the US State Department revoked her visa, citing alleged interference with democratic governments, though she has received no official notice of the reasons.
US Revokes Visas of Two Petro Allies Over Corruption
The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of businessman Euclides Torres and Senator Martha Peralta, both close to former Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing efforts to undermine democratic governance.
US Revokes Visas of Colombian Officials Close to Petro
The State Department has canceled the US visas of Euclides Torres and Senator Martha Peralta, both allies of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing them of undermining democratic governments in the region.
Water Crisis Hits 35 Towns Near Bogotá, Colombia
Regional environmental authority CAR reports that 35 municipalities in Cundinamarca are under water alerts, with some already facing shortages, rationing and emergency water deliveries.
Sheinbaum: Ayotzinapa Update Isn’t Case Closure
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said a recent briefing on the Ayotzinapa case represents new progress, not the end of the investigation into the 2014 disappearance of 43 students.
‘Spider’ Extradited to US, Will Negotiate With Prosecutors
Geovany Andrés Rojas, alias 'Araña' (Spider), the top leader of Colombia's Comandos de la Frontera, was extradited to the US on drug trafficking charges and is expected to negotiate a plea deal, his defense team told El Tiempo.
Sheinbaum Orders Security Boost in Morelos After Student Killings
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has directed authorities to strengthen security in the state of Morelos following the murder of two students from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM).
Colombia Closes In on Drug Warlord ‘Pinocho’
Colombian forces have deployed an elite unit and over 1,000 troops to hunt down Fredy Castillo Carrillo, alias 'Pinocho,' leader of the paramilitary group 'los Pachenca,' focusing on Caribbean coast routes and the Venezuelan border.
Hurricane Polo to Hit Baja California Sur Monday Evening
Mexican authorities are urging residents of Baja California Sur to take shelter as Hurricane Polo is expected to make landfall between 4 and 6 p.m. local time on Monday.