Horse Smuggling Exposes Gaps in US Screwworm Strategy
Reports of horses being smuggled across the US-Mexico border have highlighted weaknesses in Washington's efforts to keep the New World screwworm from reestablishing itself north of the border.
US Forces Strike Iranian Oil Tankers Near Gulf of Oman
US Central Command reportedly struck three Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island, a key export hub, according to a report from La Jornada.
Putin Meets Trump Envoys in Moscow Over Ukraine Ideas
Russian President Vladimir Putin held nearly three hours of talks with envoys sent by US President Donald Trump, reportedly discussing fresh proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
Trial Opens in Killing of Camilo Séptimo Keyboardist
A court hearing has begun for the suspects accused of murdering the keyboardist of the band Camilo Séptimo along with members of his family.
Trump Plans to Strip Wolf Protections to Aid Ranchers
The Trump administration is reportedly moving to remove endangered species protections from the Mexican gray wolf and the gray wolf, a decision framed as relief for American ranchers who say the predators threaten their livestock.
Colombia Urges Russia, Ukraine to Stop Recruiting Citizens
Colombia's Foreign Ministry has formally asked Russia and Ukraine to halt the recruitment of Colombian nationals into their armed forces, citing more than 1,700 requests for assistance from citizens caught up in the war.
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.