Warning signs appear on Mexican beach declaring area restricted by U.S.
The signs read in English and Spanish, "Warning: Restricted Area," and had been declared restricted by "the commander."
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Spain busts ring of powerful Mexican drug cartel targeted by U.S.
Two "priority targets" of the U.S. DEA as well as suspected members of the Italian mafia were among 20 people detained, police said.
Leader of gang targeted by U.S. captured years after faking his death
Wilmer Chavarriais is believed to be the leader of Los Lobos, a drug trafficking syndicate that was recently designated a terrorist organization by the U.S.
13 tons of U.S.-bound cocaine seized from ferry, Panama says
It was one the biggest such hauls in Panamanian waters to date, authorities said.
16-year-old soccer player killed by stray bullet in Ecuador
Since 2021, Ecuador has experienced growing criminal violence by gangs operating in coordination with Colombian and Mexican cartels involved in drug trafficking.
FBI to help track down fugitive Barrio 18 gang leaders, Guatemala says
In September, the U.S. government blacklisted Barrio 18 as part of its crackdown on drug trafficking.
13 suspected drug cartel members killed in shootout with police
Four suspects were arrested and nine people kidnapped by the gang were freed following the clash in Sinaloa, officials said.
Hometown of jailed drug lord hit by drones, forcing residents to flee
Cartels and other criminal organizations in Mexico have increasingly used drones in attacks against rival groups or authorities.
Journalist who covered cartels murdered; message left next to body
Miguel Angel Beltran's body was found along a stretch of highway that connects the state of Durango with Mazatlan, a resort hub in the neighboring state of Sinaloa.
Accused fentanyl kingpin "Brother Wang" extradited to U.S.
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," escaped house arrest in Mexico in July and has now been transferred into U.S. custody, officials said.
48 bags with human remains found in grave in cartel stronghold
Officials said they were still trying to pin down an exact number for victims whose remains were found in the bags.
Colombia calls for U.S. to stop boat strikes, "engage in dialogue"
The Colombian government said it "rejects the destruction by the United States of a vessel allegedly related to drug trafficking in the Pacific Ocean."
Fentanyl kingpin wanted by U.S. arrested in Cuba after escape
Zhi Dong Zhang, known as "Brother Wang," is alleged to have worked closely with Mexico's top drug cartels
Colombian killed in U.S. strike was on a fishing trip, family claims
Alejandro Carranza's family is questioning U.S. claims that he was carrying narcotics aboard a small vessel targeted last month.
Ecuador releases survivor of U.S. strike on alleged "narco sub"
Ecuador released a man who survived a U.S. strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel after finding no evidence that he had committed a crime, officials said.
Lime growers' leader killed after complaining about cartel extortion
The body of Bernardo Bravo, president of the Apatzingan Valley Citrus Producers Association, was found in his vehicle, officials said.
Mexican cartel boss "El Gato" faces new charge in 2013 Texas murder
Former FBI Top 10 fugitive Jose Rodolfo "El Gato" Villareal-Hernandez faces new federal charges tied to a 2013 Southlake murder that could carry the death penalty.
Judge shot dead while walking his kids to school in Ecuador
Police said the Los Lobos gang -- designated a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. -- was suspected of the attack on the judge.
Drone attack hits prosecutor's office near U.S. border in Mexico
The U.S. consulate in Tijuana reported explosions and asked its citizens to stay away from the area.
Guns, drugs worth $170 million seized in raid linked to "kill team" hit
Police images showed drug packages emblazoned with a picture of a cartoon bear from the 2012 comedy "Ted." Another bag featured Chinese characters reading "smooth sailing."
14 people killed, with victims showing "signs of torture" in Ecuador
Four men and four women had "signs of torture" with their hands tied together and "their heads covered in black bags," according to a police report.
20 members of gang labeled a terror group by U.S. escape prison
The U.S. embassy in Guatemala condemned the prison escape as "utterly unacceptable."
Venezuela wants U.N. meeting over "mounting threats" by U.S.
Maduro's government expressed its expectation of an "armed attack" against Venezuela in "a very short time."
Soldiers investigated after 6 people shot dead on highway
Numerous violent clashes involving security forces in Tamaulipas have prompted accusations of extrajudicial killings.
Hegseth says U.S. strike on boat off Venezuela kills 4 "narco-terrorists"
U.S. forces carried out a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat off the coast of Venezuela on Friday, killing four people, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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