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A series of gang attacks across Ecuador Tuesday, including the takeover of a live TV broadcast, is the latest in a wave of violence in the country over the last few years. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo reports.
Police have arrested 13 men who were seen taking people hostage on live television in Ecuador on Tuesday. The incident was one of many gang attacks across the country following the apparent prison escapes of two of Ecuador's most powerful drug gang leaders. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
The crime gangs also declared war on the government when Noboa announced a state of emergency following the prison escape on Sunday of one of Ecuador's most powerful narco bosses.
President Daniel Noboa decreed a national state of emergency for 60 days Monday, allowing the authorities to suspend rights and mobilize the military in places like prisons.
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An unprecedented number of migrants from across the globe are waiting to be processed at the U.S.-Mexico border in hopes of starting the yearslong process to obtain legal status. CBS News immigration and political reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest from Arizona.
A pair of jaguars discovered in a cage on a ranch exposed a cruel new fashion among Ecuador's drug kingpins.
The six inmates were being kept at Ecuador's biggest — and considered its most dangerous — prison, Litoral Penitentiary.
Mayor Eric Adams still wants to embrace immigrants in New York City but says the financial burden of the current crisis could hurt the city's economy. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more on the mayor's trip to Latin America.
The operation took one year of investigations and involved the "exchange of information" with the U.S., Mexico and Colombia, authorities said.
New York City mayor Eric Adams wants to give a "true picture" of conditions migrants will face in the U.S. during his trip to Mexico, Ecuador and Colombia. CBS News contributor Enrique Acevedo has more.
The incidents come just weeks after a presidential candidate with a tough stance on organized crime and corruption was assassinated after a rally.
The presidential race in Ecuador will head to an October runoff after no candidate in Sunday's special election secured 50% of the vote to declare victory. In Guatemala, anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo was elected president Sunday with 58% of the vote. Will Freeman, a fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBS News to discuss the two elections.
NGO Amazon Frontlines said the vote was a "demonstration of climate democracy, where people, not corporations, get to decide on resource extraction and its limits."
Ecuador was hit by a magnitude 5.5. earthquake and, officials said, the country's overseas voting system was targeted by cyberattacks as the country voted for its next president.
Sunday's ballot has the names of eight candidates, including Fernando Villavicencio, the anti-corruption crusader who was killed Aug. 9 while leaving a campaign rally.
Ecuador's president has declared a state of emergency following the assassination of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, who was killed 10 days before the country's general election was set to take place. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports from the capital of Quito.
The Los Lobos criminal gang has claimed responsibility for the assassination of Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. Villavicencio was shot and killed at a rally Wednesday, after campaigning against cartels and corruption. The country's attorney general said six suspects have been arrested and another died following a shootout. Will Freeman, a Latin America studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, joined CBS News to discuss the latest developments.
Fernando Villavicencio, a former journalist and anti-corruption crusader, said he'd received threats before he was murdered leaving a rally in Quito.
Ecuadorian officials say their country's election will go on as scheduled following the assassination of candidate Fernando Villavicencio on Wednesday. Villavicencio had campaigned against cartels and corruption. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
It took 2,700 soldiers to quell the gang battle at the prison, and they found 9 rifles, a grenade launcher, 6 handguns and 1,000 rounds of ammunition.
Bella Montoya had spent five hours inside her coffin at a funeral home in Babahoyo, southwest of Quito.
Media reported the unusual incident, with headlines celebrating the woman's "resurrection," but doctors said her condition remains dire.
The U.S. will set up migrant processing centers in Latin America, increase deportations and expand legal migration pathways to reduce the number of unlawful border crossings.
In a video released by the police, the man is seen with packages taped to his chest — tubes and wires sticking into the air.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
U.S. and Iranian delegations are expected to continue negotiations in Oman via mediators after a week of intense attacks between both sides.
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service.
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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Three men who witnessed a fatal shooting involving federal immigration officers in Houston say no officer was threatened, a lawyer who has spoken with them said.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
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Prices at the pump sank following a June ceasefire. But renewed conflict in the Middle East and other factors are driving fuel costs back up.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Graham Platner had until 5 p.m. on Monday to formally suspend his campaign or he would remain on the ballot in November.
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
Michigan health officials say the state's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to more than 1,500 cases.
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Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
Ukrainian military said its air defenses shot down or suppressed two missiles and 111 drones, while Russia claims its forces targeted drone production facilities in Kyiv.
The names of those on board the plane have not been released by officials but members of Da Pond Band were among the dead, according to a source.
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake.
A total of 22,141 fans wore the caps in London's Hyde Park on Friday ahead of his set at the British Summer Time festival.
Founder and president of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, sat down with "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host Kelly O'Grady to discuss his new book, "Cancel Me If You Can." He describes how he is understood, or misunderstood, in the public eye, what his motivations are and more.
"Hot Ones," hosted by Sean Evans, has become one of the hottest series on YouTube. He talks to Vladimir Duthiers about his celebrity-filled show, his new Netflix spinoff, "Hot Ones: Extra Heat," and who he wants to interview next.
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A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, had "sustained serious injuries" when she was found dead in her home in southwest England, police said.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Championship weekend at Wimbledon has arrived, but it will not include the "Fery-tale" British matchup that tennis fans had been hoping for. Matthew Futterman, senior writer for tennis at The Athletic, joins "The Daily Report" to preview the gentlemen's singles final.
A sweeping bipartisan housing affordability bill is set to go into law at midnight on Friday, without President Trump's signature. The president says his decision not to sign the bill is a protest against lawmakers' failure to pass his package of voting reforms and restrictions. Bruce Marks, founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Senior U.S. officials say Iran privately told mediators that it made a mistake in shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The officials say Iran blamed the attacks on hardliners who are trying to undermine negotiations. Elliot Ackerman, a CBS News contributor and a former CIA officer, has more.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.