Rubio’s Colombia Visit Ends With Deals, Loose Ends
Marco Rubio's first high-level US visit to Colombia in nearly four years produced new agreements with President Abelardo De La Espriella, but analysts say key issues remain unresolved.
Maduro’s Wife Seeks Bail Ahead of US Trial Citing Heart Issues
Cilia Flores, wife of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, has asked a US court to release her on bail before trial, citing serious cardiac problems.
Two Linked to Trial in Murder of Band Keyboardist, Family
A Mexican judge has ordered that two men identified only as Diego “N” and Gerardo “N” stand trial as the alleged killers of the keyboardist for the group Camilo Séptimo and members of his family.
Mexico’s Top Court: Birth Certificate Isn’t Final on Surrogacy
Mexico's Supreme Court has ruled that a birth certificate alone cannot conclusively establish who the legal mother is in surrogacy arrangements, opening the door to further judicial review of parentage claims.
Colombia Weighs Pilot Aerial Spraying to Fight Coca Crops
Colombia's government is drafting a small-scale, time-limited trial to resume aerial spraying of illicit crops, this time using the herbicide glufosinate ammonium instead of glyphosate.
Nahle, Other Mexican Politicians Face US Financial Scrutiny
A Mexican political column reports that Rocío Nahle and other officials have reportedly drawn the attention of US financial authorities, though few details have been made public.
Oil Prices Surge Past $100 as Iran-US Tensions Escalate
Brent crude jumped above $100 a barrel for the first time since July after Iran said it struck vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, retaliating for a US attack on its oil tankers.
Rubio Says Mexico Isn’t Doing Enough Against Cartels
Speaking during a visit to Ecuador, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Mexico has not done enough to confront drug cartels, reigniting debate over bilateral security cooperation.
Jalisco Arrest Brings Manzo Homicide Case Total to 32
Authorities detained a man identified as Alexis "N" in the western state of Jalisco for his alleged role in the killing of Uruapan mayor Carlos Manzo, bringing the number of suspects arrested in the case to 32.
Twelve Nations Sanction Trade With Israeli Settlements
A dozen countries, including Spain, France, the UK and Canada, will restrict trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, citing settler violence against Palestinians and continued settlement expansion.