Mexico Names Brothers as Leaders of Fuel Tax Fraud Ring
Mexico's federal prosecutors have identified Manuel and Fernando Farías as the alleged masterminds behind an elaborate fuel tax fraud scheme known as 'huachicol fiscal.'
Mexico, US Launch Anti-Drone Operation at Border
Mexican and US authorities have activated a joint anti-drone operation along the Tijuana-San Diego border, aiming to counter unauthorized aerial activity in one of the busiest crossing points between the two countries.
Colombia’s President Addresses Deadly Landmine Blast on Highway
President Abelardo De La Espriella spoke out after a landmine explosion on the Pan-American Highway killed one soldier and wounded two others, announcing that police had arrested a suspect.
15 Medical Residents Hospitalized in Salmonella Outbreak…
Mexico's Hospital General de México confirmed that 15 medical residents have been hospitalized following an outbreak of Salmonella, prompting health officials to investigate the source of the infection.
Cuba: US Embargo Cost $178.7 Billion, Cumulative Damage
Havana says six decades of the US trade embargo have caused $178.7 billion (adjusted for inflation) in cumulative economic damage, a figure it will present to the United Nations ahead of the annual vote condemning the policy.
Iran War Adds $100 Billion to US Energy Bills
A new report finds that the conflict involving Iran has driven up energy costs for American households and businesses by roughly $100 billion, as fuel and electricity prices climb.
Egyptian TV Host Sentenced to Death Over Drug Ring, to Appeal
A Cairo court sentenced television presenter Sarah Khalifa and her brother to death for allegedly running a major drug trafficking operation, but her lawyer says the ruling will be appealed.
Trump Threatens to Block Bombardier Aircraft Sales in US
President Trump raised the possibility of barring the Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier from selling its aircraft in the United States, adding a new flashpoint to already strained trade relations between Washington and Ottawa.
Mexico City Medical Residents Protest Hospital Conditions
Medical residents at Mexico City's Hospital General de México took to the streets to denounce grueling work conditions, demanding basic labor rights and food free of worms in hospital cafeterias.
New Details Emerge in Amazon Cargo Plane Crash at Miami Airport
US investigators have released fresh details on the Amazon-contracted cargo plane that skidded off the runway and burst into flames at Miami International Airport, killing five people.