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Mexican Cartel Leader’s Son Sentenced to Life in U.S. Court for Drug Trafficking
The son of a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a vast drug trafficking...
US Declares Latin American Drug Cartels, Criminal Gangs as Global Terrorist Organizations
The United States has officially designated eight Latin American criminal and drug-trafficking organizations as global terrorist organizations, a move that escalates President Donald Trump’s...
Ecuador Votes in Presidential Election Amid Rising Drug Violence
Ecuadorans voted Sunday in a high-stakes presidential election overshadowed by escalating drug-related violence and economic instability. The race pits conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa against...
US Citizen Shot by Cartel After Donald Trump’s Executive Order
An American hiker was shot in the leg by suspected Mexican cartel members in the mountains near San Diego on Wednesday, highlighting ongoing safety...
Mexican Federal Lawmaker Killed in Veracruz Shooting
Federal Congressman Benito Aguas was assassinated Monday night in Mexico's Gulf Coast state of Veracruz, becoming the latest victim in a surge of political...
