ICE to Spend $16.7M on Shock-Capable Gloves for Detainees
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to purchase 6,000 gloves equipped with electric-shock technology, sparking concerns over the treatment of detained immigrants.
Trump Eases Venezuela Sanctions to Access Oil Reserves
The Trump administration is reportedly loosening sanctions on Venezuela in a bid to secure US access to the country's vast crude oil reserves.
Ebrard: US Trade Talks Moving Forward Slowly
Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said trade negotiations with the United States are progressing, though gradually, without offering a firm timeline for a resolution.
Colombia Bombs Rebel Camps After Rival Factions Clash
Colombian security forces carried out a second airstrike under President Abelardo De La Espriella's administration, targeting a dissident FARC faction in Guaviare after days of infighting between rival guerrilla commanders exposed their positions.
Colombian Family Detained by ICE at Atlanta Airport
A Colombian family with a pending asylum case was detained by immigration agents at Atlanta's airport as they prepared to fly to Florida for a birthday celebration.
Mexico Charges Migration Officials Over Bribery Claims
Mexico's federal prosecutors secured a court order to formally charge employees of the National Migration Institute accused of soliciting money from migrants.
Op-Ed: Cuba’s Struggles Resonate Deeply With Mexico
A commentary published in La Jornada argues that Cuba's ongoing crisis is not a distant issue for Mexico, but one tied to shared history, politics and regional solidarity.
Mexico Court Rejects Parents’ Appeal in Ayotzinapa Case
Mexico's Supreme Court declined to review a challenge filed by parents of the 43 missing Ayotzinapa students against a legal benefit that allowed a soldier allegedly tied to the case to be released.
Mexico Recovers Over $5M From García Luna Corruption Ring
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that Mexican authorities have recovered more than $5 million tied to the corruption network built around former security chief Genaro García Luna, once one of the country's most powerful law enforcement officials.
García Soto: Trump to Toughen Stance on Mexico Before Vote
In a meeting with El Universal readers, columnist Héctor de Mauleón García Soto forecast that former President Donald Trump would sharpen his pressure on Mexico as the U.S. midterm elections approach in November.