Narco-Politics, Violence, Extortion Rock Morelos State
A new column examines how organized crime's grip on local politics, coupled with rising violence and extortion, is destabilizing the Mexican state of Morelos.
Mexican Navy Seizes 167 Tons of Illegal Cigarettes at Airport
Mexico's Navy reported confiscating 167.5 metric tons (about 184 US tons) of tobacco products and 116.7 million illegal cigarettes at Mexico City's international airport, part of an ongoing crackdown on contraband entering the country.
Families Honor Victims of Concordia Bridge Explosion
Relatives and neighbors gathered near the Puente de la Concordia to honor those killed in an explosion there, vowing that their memory will not fade.
Colombia Prisons Tied to 14,000 Extortion Calls Since 2025
A government report obtained by El Tiempo shows Colombian mobile carriers have flagged more than 14,000 extortion calls originating from prisons since January 2025, roughly one every hour despite a nationwide cellphone ban behind bars.
Protester Waves Mexican, Palestinian Flags at Vance Speech
A demonstrator interrupted a speech by US Vice President JD Vance at a Republican gathering, holding up the flags of Mexico and Palestine in a visible show of protest.
Trump Faces New Crypto Ethics Scrutiny Over Family Gains
Fresh financial disclosures reveal huge cryptocurrency profits tied to President Trump's family and top aides, reigniting concerns over conflicts of interest at the White House.
25 Years After 9/11, US Fights New Mideast War
As the US marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, it finds itself embroiled in another Middle East conflict, reviving old debates about the lessons of Afghanistan and Iraq.
NYC Releases 9/11 Files on Toxic Air Cover-Up
New York City has released thousands of documents suggesting officials downplayed the dangers of toxic air after 9/11, a scandal linked to more than 9,400 deaths from Ground Zero-related illnesses.
The Architect Who Watched 9/11, Then Built Its Memorial
Craig Dykers, the German-born architect behind Norway's iconic opera house and the new Library of Alexandria, witnessed the 9/11 attacks from a plane forced to land in Canada—then went on to design the National September 11 Memorial Pavilion at Ground…
US Diesel Prices Hit Record High, Top $6 a Gallon
Diesel fuel in the United States has climbed to an all-time high, crossing the $6-per-gallon mark, according to a report from La Jornada.