Sheinbaum: Cartel ‘Terrorist’ Label No Excuse for Invasion
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned that Washington's decision to designate drug cartels as terrorist organizations must never be used as justification for a military incursion into Mexico.
Drone Swarm Attack Kills Army Officer, Soldier in Colombia
A swarm of explosive-laden drones struck a military battalion in Ocaña, northeastern Colombia, killing a captain and a soldier and damaging an Air Force helicopter, in an attack authorities have blamed on the ELN guerrilla group.
Mexico’s FGR to Take Over Probe Into Lawmaker’s Death
Mexico's federal prosecutor's office will assume the investigation into the death of Morena congressman Zenyazen Escobar, according to the case's URL description, which refers to it as a homicide.
Trump Blasts Mexico’s $195B Trade Gap, Mocks Exports
President Trump lashed out at Mexico over what he called a staggering $195 billion trade deficit, dismissively saying the country only sends the U.S. "spicy tamales and tomatoes."
Petro Government Order Shielded Slain Guajira Warlord
A Colombian government resolution recognizing a paramilitary leader as a peace-talks representative let him operate untouched in La Guajira for months before he was killed in a security operation.
Colombia to Pay Bounty After Killing ‘Bendito Menor’
Colombia's government says it will pay out a roughly $240,000 reward after a tip helped security forces track down and kill a paramilitary leader wanted for murder, kidnapping and extortion.
US Envoy: Maritime Drug Trafficking to Mexico Down 95%
US Ambassador Ronald Johnson says joint US-Mexico security efforts have delivered “historic” results, including a 95% drop in drug trafficking by sea.
Gilinski Signs 25-Year Venezuela Oil Field Deal
Colombian billionaire Jaime Gilinski met with Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodríguez to sign a 25-year agreement to operate the Bare oil block in the Orinoco belt.
Crypto Theft Probed in Attack on Band Member’s Family
Mexican prosecutors are investigating a violent attack on a keyboardist from the band Camilo Séptimo and his relatives, with the theft of cryptocurrency and cash emerging as a possible motive.
Sabalenka Halts US Open Match Over Strong Marijuana Smell
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka briefly stopped her US Open match after a strong marijuana odor drifted onto the court, asking the umpire to address it before going on to win easily.