Clippers Slapped With Record $30M Fine in Leonard Scandal
The NBA has hit the LA Clippers with a record $30 million fine and stripped the team of five draft picks after finding it funneled secret income to star Kawhi Leonard through a sham endorsement deal.
Colombia Power Line Delayed by More Consultations
A key transmission line meant to carry wind power from La Guajira, Colombia, will now be delayed eight more months as developers face demands for additional consultations with local communities.
Key Video Surfaces in Mexican Rock Musician’s Murder
Newly released security footage shows the man suspected of killing Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez and his family arriving at their apartment building shortly before the attack in Mexico.
Ecopetrol: Community ‘Extortion’ Threatens Gas Project
Ecopetrol says a single community's financial demands during a legally required consultation process could delay first gas production from the Sirius offshore field, a project Colombia is counting on to regain energy self-sufficiency.
Atlantic Council Urges Colombia to Rethink Conflict Strategy
A new report from the Atlantic Council recommends that Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella pair military efforts to reclaim territory from armed groups with lasting investment and institution-building to keep the state present for good.
Friend of ‘Andy’ Built Firm With Contracts Across 3 Terms
A businessman close to a figure known as “Andy” founded Sixsigma Networks, a company that has landed government contracts spanning three presidential administrations and now totals 33 billion pesos (about $1.9 billion) in public deals.
Family Mourns Woman Killed in Times Square Knife Attack
The family of Erin Piacenti, the 32-year-old woman fatally stabbed in a random knife attack in Times Square, has spoken out, calling her death senseless as she was returning to work after maternity leave.
Sheinbaum’s Ties to Economic Power at National Palace
A Mexican business column examines how President Claudia Sheinbaum is navigating relationships with the country's economic elite from the National Palace, the historic seat of executive power in Mexico City.
Times Square Violence: Deadly Incidents in NYC’s Tourist Hub
A fatal police shooting in Times Square this week has reignited attention on a string of violent incidents at the iconic New York City landmark, despite its heavy police presence and millions of annual visitors.
Mexican TV Producer Detained Over Sasha Sokol Court Order
Mexican television producer Luis de Llano was taken into custody after allegedly failing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling tied to a long-running legal dispute involving singer Sasha Sokol.