Lula and Bolsonaro Head to Brazil Runoff Vote
Brazil's presidential race is headed for a runoff after right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro outperformed polls, setting up a decisive matchup against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Mexico Pushes Back at UN After Trump’s Cartel Claims
Mexico's foreign secretary defended his country's security record at the UN General Assembly, implicitly responding to President Trump's description of Mexico as the "epicenter" of cartel violence.
Mexicans Charged in Child Smuggling Ring Using Drugged Gummies
Two Mexican nationals face federal charges in Texas for allegedly smuggling migrant children across the border from Ciudad Juárez, reportedly sedating some with THC-laced gummies.
AMLO Blasts US as War-Obsessed, Neglectful of Its People
Former Mexican President López Obrador accused the United States of prioritizing military might over its own citizens, announcing he will write a book of proposals for the country just a day after a report on probes into his son.
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.
Trump, Netanyahu and the Empty Chairs
In this opinion column for La Jornada, veteran analyst Carlos Fazio reflects on the political symbolism of empty chairs surrounding Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, reading them as a sign of deepening isolation.
Mexico’s Top Court Orders Fix for Prison Overcrowding
Mexico's Supreme Court has ordered authorities in the State of Mexico to take urgent action against dangerous overcrowding at the Neza-Bordo de Xochiaca prison, citing inhumane conditions.
Colombia’s UN Envoy Defends Reform, Not Retreat, from World Body
Colombia's ambassador to the UN, Mauricio Gaona, says leaving the United Nations would mean abandoning the room where humanity's future is decided, even as he pushes for deep reforms to the organization.
7 in 10 Crime Guns in Mexico Trace Back to US
A new report finds that roughly seven out of every ten firearms recovered from criminal groups in Mexico originated in the United States, reigniting debate over cross-border arms trafficking.
Costa Rican Immigrant Dies in ICE Custody in Louisiana
A Costa Rican national died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in Louisiana in September, months after a judge had ordered his deportation.