Suspect arrested in assassination of Mexican mayor who pushed government to tackle violent crime
Mexican authorities have arrested a man who is accused of being involved in planning and ordering the fatal…
Divers find over 450 pounds of cocaine hidden underneath ship bound for Europe, Colombia’s navy says
Divers in Colombia discovered a big haul of cocaine underneath a ship that was preparing to set sail…
Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S. as Mexico rejects Trump offer to strike cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday ruled out allowing U.S. strikes against cartels on Mexican soil, a day…
Ecuadorian drug gang leader captured in Spain years after faking his death
BOGOTA, Colombia — One of Ecuador’s most wanted drug traffickers was captured Sunday, years after he faked his…
Leader of powerful Ecuadorian drug syndicate targeted by U.S. captured in Spain 4 years after faking his death
One of Ecuador’s most wanted drug traffickers was captured Sunday, years after he faked his death and moved…
FBI to help track down Barrio 18 gang leaders who escaped prison, Guatemala says
Guatemala’s government announced Tuesday that the United States would send an FBI team to help capture gang leaders…
13 suspected drug cartel members killed in shootout with police in Mexico
Thirteen suspected drug cartel members died Monday in a shootout with authorities in the troubled Mexican state of…
Justice Department tells Congress Trump doesn’t need its approval for military strikes on alleged drug boats
A senior Justice Department official has told Congress that the Trump administration can continue lethal military strikes on…
Justice Department tells Congress Trump doesn’t need its approval for military strikes on alleged drug boats
A senior Justice Department official has told Congress that the Trump administration can continue lethal military strikes on…
U.N. human rights chief says U.S. “must halt” strikes on alleged drug boats to prevent “extrajudicial killing”
Geneva — The United Nations human rights chief said Friday that U.S. military strikes against boats in the Caribbean…
Death toll from Rio de Janeiro police raid rises to 121
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The death toll in a major police raid targeting a drug trafficking gang…
Hometown of notorious cartel leader “El Chapo” hit by drone attacks, forcing residents to flee
The hometown of jailed drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman has been hit in attacks by explosive-laden drones,…