DEA Claims Sinaloa Meth Bust; Harfuch Defends Navy Unit
The US Drug Enforcement Administration took credit for a methamphetamine seizure in Sinaloa, prompting Mexican security official Omar García Harfuch to defend the role of Mexico's Naval Intelligence Unit in the operation.
US-Venezuela Oil Deal Puts Democracy on Back Burner
A sweeping new oil agreement gives the US operational control over most of Venezuela's proven crude reserves, but critics warn the deal sidelines the country's push for democratic reform.
Colombian General Says Condemning Terrorism Isn’t Enough
After a drone attack by the ELN guerrilla group killed three soldiers in northern Colombia, the country's top military commander warned that such deaths must never become routine and called for a broader social response, not just official condemnations.
Putin Meets US Envoys Witkoff, Kushner Over Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a report from Mexican daily La Jornada.
Ambush Followed Drone Attack on Colombian Army Base
A coordinated drone strike and ambush on a military base in Ocaña, northern Colombia, left three soldiers dead, in what authorities are investigating as a terrorist attack.
Buitrago Fights to Second on Brutal Vuelta a España Stage
Colombian climber Santiago Buitrago finished a heart-stopping second on stage 14 of the Vuelta a España, narrowly losing a sprint to Marco Brenner while padding his lead in the mountains classification.
Mexico City Secures Home Tied to Missing Ecuadorian Woman
Mexico City prosecutors have secured a property in the Coyoacán district where Ecuadorian national Jenny Kalindy was staying before she vanished on August 26.
Colombian Judge Limits Airstrikes Over Child Soldiers
A court in Guaviare has temporarily restricted military airstrikes against armed groups whenever intelligence suggests recruited children might be present, echoing a similar ruling issued days earlier in Bogotá.
Leaked Testimony Ties Bitcoin Dispute to Musician’s Murder
A suspect in the killing of Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez reportedly told investigators the attack erupted from a dispute over millions in cryptocurrency and cash.
Crossbar Falls on Goalkeeper’s Head During Penalty
In a bizarre moment from Colombia's second-division soccer league, a goalkeeper accidentally knocked down the crossbar with his own head just before facing a penalty kick, forcing a stoppage in play.