US Intel Helped Colombia Kill Militia Boss ‘Bendito Menor’
A joint intelligence operation, aided by information from the United States, tracked a Colombian paramilitary leader to a hideout in La Guajira, leading to his death during a military raid.
Two Federal Agents Killed During Probe in Veracruz, Mexico
Two federal agents were murdered in an armed attack while carrying out an investigation in the municipality of Omealca, in the Mexican state of Veracruz.
Sheinbaum: Mexico Weighs Boosting US Imports
President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is studying the possibility of increasing imports from the United States, though she offered no further details on the plan.
Colombian Police Kill Wanted Cartel Boss in La Guajira Raid
Colombian police special forces killed one of the country's 10 most-wanted criminals and his partner during a helicopter-supported raid in the La Guajira region, an intelligence officer told El Tiempo.
Colombia’s Armed Groups Recruit Children as Human Shields
Colombia's Ombudsman's Office says illegal armed groups have recruited roughly one child a day since 2024, warning the true toll is likely far higher due to underreporting.
Colombia’s Drone Attacks Spread to 14 Regions
Armed groups in Colombia are increasingly using explosive-laden drones—sometimes in coordinated 'swarms'—to strike military and police targets, with the threat now reaching at least 14 departments.
US Intel Helped Colombia Kill Gang Boss ‘Bendito Menor’
Colombian security forces killed a notorious cartel leader in a raid supported by US intelligence agencies, marking the first major strike of President Abelardo De La Espriella's tougher security policy.
Colombia Ombudsman Criticizes Display of War Dead
Colombia's human rights ombudsman warned that the state must not turn death into a display of power, even in its fight against illegal armed groups.
Correa Warns of ‘Technofascism’ Pushing World Toward Barbarism
Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa cautioned that the rise of right-wing politics combined with unchecked tech power threatens to drag the world into a new era of barbarism.
Sheinbaum Vows Cooperation With US, Not Subordination
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she hopes to preserve the same cordial relationship with Donald Trump's administration that her predecessor enjoyed, insisting cooperation will never mean submission.