Water Crisis Hits 35 Towns Near Bogotá, Colombia
Regional environmental authority CAR reports that 35 municipalities in Cundinamarca are under water alerts, with some already facing shortages, rationing and emergency water deliveries.
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.
‘Spider’ Extradited to US, Will Negotiate With Prosecutors
Geovany Andrés Rojas, alias 'Araña' (Spider), the top leader of Colombia's Comandos de la Frontera, was extradited to the US on drug trafficking charges and is expected to negotiate a plea deal, his defense team told El Tiempo.
Sheinbaum Orders Security Boost in Morelos After Student Killings
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has directed authorities to strengthen security in the state of Morelos following the murder of two students from the Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM).
Colombia Closes In on Drug Warlord ‘Pinocho’
Colombian forces have deployed an elite unit and over 1,000 troops to hunt down Fredy Castillo Carrillo, alias 'Pinocho,' leader of the paramilitary group 'los Pachenca,' focusing on Caribbean coast routes and the Venezuelan border.
Hurricane Polo to Hit Baja California Sur Monday Evening
Mexican authorities are urging residents of Baja California Sur to take shelter as Hurricane Polo is expected to make landfall between 4 and 6 p.m. local time on Monday.
FIFA Fines Colombia After Under-20 Women’s Third-Place Win
Colombia’s U-20 women’s team made history by beating Italy on penalties to claim third place at the World Cup, but FIFA slapped the squad with a fine over accumulated yellow cards.
Sheinbaum: 1.3M Mexicans Gained Better-Paying Jobs
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that 1.3 million Mexican workers have entered the labor market under improved wage conditions, part of her administration's push to strengthen workers' incomes.
Alleged Gulf Cartel Financial Operator Captured in Mexico
Mexican authorities have arrested a man known as 'El Bebo,' accused of managing finances for the Gulf Cartel and having ties to a fuel-theft network.
Colombia Court Reveals Grim Details in Skater’s Murder Case
Colombia's Superior Court of Cali is set to uphold a 41-year, 8-month sentence against Andrés Ricci for the murder of his partner, former skating champion Luz Mery Tristán, revealing four disturbing details behind the case.