Trump ally ‘El Tigre’ sworn in as Colombia’s new president amid continent’s rightward shift
Colombia entered a new political chapter as conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn into office Friday, pledging to...
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Mexican cartel boss linked to influencer’s livestreamed murder arrested, officials say
The alleged leader of a violent Mexican criminal cell has been arrested in connection with the assassination of a mayor,...
Conservative Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru’s presidential runoff election
Keiko Fujimori, the conservative politician and daughter of the former president, was declared the winner Friday of Peru's presidential runoff...
State Department congratulates Keiko Fujimori as Peru’s president-elect following razor-thin vote count
The State Department on Tuesday congratulated conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori after she was declared the winner of Peru’s presidential runoff...
Colombian lawmakers seek suspension of Trump foe Gustavo Petro over alleged meddling in upcoming election
Colombian lawmakers are considering a proposal that would temporarily suspend President Gustavo Petro from office amid an investigation into allegations...
Top Pentagon Official Admits Boat Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking
NIne months into the Trump administration’s deadly campaign against so-called drug boats, there is a pattern to the strikes. And...
Pete Hegseth warns narco-terrorists as US backs Bolivia’s government amid coup warnings
War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday said the United States remains committed to helping defend Bolivia's fragile government amid ongoing...
Anti-cartel candidate ‘The Tiger’ channels Trump and Bukele in Colombia election shocker
Colombia’s first-round presidential election, won by tough-talking conservative Abelardo de la Espriella, signaled what analysts describe as a growing backlash...
Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia’s leftist era in pivotal election
A hardline, law-and-order candidate who promises to dismantle drug cartels and reset Colombia’s security doctrine is gaining traction with voters...
Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Supercharges Violence in the Americas
The Trump administration’s aggressive diplomatic and military engagement in the U.S.’s backyard — dubbed the Donroe Doctrine — has led...
Trump’s Killing Spree Isn’t Stopping the Flow of Drugs Into the U.S.
The Pentagon claims that attacks on civilian boats in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific have severely curtailed the import of...
NBA gambling scandal sees first guilty plea after former Lakers assistant’s change of plans
After initially maintaining his innocence, NBA champion Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud after giving...
Alleged Irish cartel boss arrested in covert operation on organized crime charges after years-long manhunt
An international fugitive was arrested in Dubai this week following a years-long manhunt.Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of one of...
Iran regime uses former Soviet republic to dodge sanctions, fund war machine: report
With Iran increasingly isolated among its Gulf neighbors, recent reports say Tehran has been deepening its ties in the South...
Nepal probe exposes $20M fraudulent rescue scheme involving lacing Mt Everest hikers’ food: report
An investigation has exposed a nearly $20 million insurance scam in Nepal involving guides who allegedly fake or induce mountainside...
