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Latin America

Trump Tariffs On Mexico: The Good, The Bad, The Unknown

The relief in Mexico, which has a free-trade deal with the United States and Canada, was tempered by concern over the 25-percent levies Trump slapped on foreign-made imported vehicles.

Latin America

Experts Accuse 54 Top Nicaragua Officials Of Grave Abuses

The 234-page report accuses President Daniel Ortega, his wife and co-president Rosario Murillo of co-opting all branches of government into building a repressive regime over which they have total control.

Latin America

Another Two Cartel Drug Lords Could Face The Death Penalty If Extradited To The U.S.

With several Mexican drug cartels now designated as foreign terrorist organizations, "El Cuini" and "La Tuta" could be charged with narcoterrorism or terrorism

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem at El Salvador prison

Latin America

El Salvador's Bukele Flaunts 'Iron Fist' Alliance With Trump

Through a rollout of slickly produced videos featuring chained and tattooed men roughly escorted off planes, Nayib Bukele has won the US president's attention and admiration.

Latin America

What is The 'Comando Calavera' Discussed On TikTok As Part of Jalisco Cartel's Recruitment Network

New recruits that join the Jalisco cartel voluntarily often send messages on WhatsApp groups thanking "Kalavera"

Latin America

Operatives Arrested At Jalisco Cartel Training Center Begin Facing Criminal Charges

The small rural community has been at the forefront of the conversation in Mexico after a group of volunteers found burnt human remains hidden underground while inspecting the property

Los Alegres del Barranco lose visa and more legal problems

Immigration

Mexican Band Los Alegres del Barranco Face Legal Trouble and U.S. Sanctions Over El Chapo Tribute During a Concert

Mexican regional band Los Alegres del Barranco have had their U.S. work and tourist visas revoked among a wave of legal problems, many in Mexico, following a controversial performance in Guadalajara

Latin America

What Next For Venezuela As Trump Goes After Oil Revenues?

Trump, who is seeking to force out authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, has also announced plans for 25 percent tariffs on imports from any country buying Venezuelan oil and gas.

Latin America

Trump Tariffs Threaten Latin American Steel Industry

The United States imports 25 million tons of steel each year, and Canada is it main supplier, followed by Brazil and Mexico, each with products tailored to other industries like car manufacturing and construction.

Homenaje EL CHapo, ALegres del Rancho Guadalajara

Music

Guadalajara Concert Turns Viral as Band Pays Homage to Mexican Cartel Bosses El Chapo Guzmán y El Mencho

Los Alegres del Barranco stunned concertgoers and social media after projecting images of drug lord El Chapo Guzmán during a live performance.

Latin America

Mexico Top Security Official Introduces Elite Unit To Combat Top Cartel Operatives

The UNO force counts with powers of prevention, investigation and response to high-impact situations

Latin America

Chile's Mining Giants Remain Optimistic In The Face Of Industry Challenges

Lower ore grades, water shortages, and environmental restrictions present challenges for companies in the world's top copper-producing nation

Latin America

Spanish Court Acquits Former Barcelona Star Dani Alves of Sexual Assault And Overturns His Prison Sentence

Former Barcelona and Brazil soccer star Dani Alves was acquitted by an appeals court in Catalonia, Spain, and overturned the four-and-a-half-year prison sentence against him

Latin America

Young Mexicans Are Posting TikToks Expressing Their Wish To Become Cartel Hitmen

"I am 21 years old and I am going to work as a sicario for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación...nobody is forcing me," said a man in a video that has since been removed from the platform

News

DEA Agents Unite as 'El Narco de Narcos' Caro Quintero Faces Death Penalty Decision After Second Audience

Over 40 DEA agents packed the Brooklyn federal courtroom this week, their presence a silent tribute to their fallen comrade, Enrique "Kiki" Camarena, during the drug dealer's second audience.

Latin America

Chile Rocked By Clashes Over Fishing Quotas

Valparaiso's police chief General Patricia Vasquez said seven police officers were injured in the standoff, one of whom was hospitalized with serious head wounds.