Demian Bio

Demian Bio is the Latin Times' Managing Editor. He has worked in media companies such as Infobae and Bloomberg Línea, focusing his coverage on politics and economics in Latin America and the United States, as well as the relationship between them.

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Trump Admin Reportedly Drawing Attack Plans Against Cartels In Mexico: 'Not a Negotiating Tactic'

The Trump administration is reportedly serious about striking cartels in Mexico if President Claudia Sheinbaum doesn't comply with Donald Trump's demands

U.S. Military Deploys Thousands Of Troops, Aircraft To Southern Caribbean For 'Enhanced Counter-Narcotics Operations'

The U.S. Air Force announced it will deploy four aircraft and crews to Curaçao to "support enhanced counter-narcotics operations"

Sheinbaum Reacts To Trump Admin Deployment Of Forces To Southern Caribbean: "Always For The Self-Determination Of Peoples'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to the deployment of U.S. forces in the Southern Caribbean, which the Trump administration claims seeks to counter threats from Latin American cartels

Five Drug Lords Now At Infamous Brooklyn Prison After Arrival Of 'La Tuta'

The infamous population of Brooklyn MDC prison keeps stacking up with the arrival of a new drug lord: Servando Gomez Martinez, known as "La Tuta" and former leader of La Familia Michoacana

Johnny "El Pez" Olascoaga/José Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga "El Fresa"

U.S. Drone Flight In Mexico Reportedly Part Of Operation Against La Nueva Familia Michoacana Cartel

A recent drone flight conducted by the U.S. reportedly sought to monitor territory controlled by La Familia Michoacana cartel

Two Smugglers Caught While Transporting Millions Worth Of Meth In Mexico

Two people were detained in the Mexican state of Sonora while carrying millions of dollars worth of meth, authorities said

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Teresa Youngblut, Accused Of Killing Border Patrol Agent

Federal Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty for Teresa Youngblut, accused of killing a Border Patrol agent in January

Attorneys Escalate Criticism Of Harsh Conditions In 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'Bordering On Torture'

Attorneys representing migrants detained at "Alligator Alcatraz" are escalating their criticism of conditions endured there, with one saying it is "bordering on torture"

Top Mexican Official Confirms U.S. Drones Are Conducting Missions Deep Inside The Country

Mexican Public Safety Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch confirmed U.S. government drones flew missions deep inside the country this week

GOP Senator Says Maduro's 'Reign Of Terror' Is Over: 'I Don't Think He'll Finish The Year'

GOP Senator Bernie Moreno said the "reign of terror" of Venezuelan authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro "is over," predicting he won't be in power by the end of the year

Police monitor street gang violence in Haiti (March 2024)

U.S. Private Security Executive Erik Prince Set To Deploy Hundreds Of Mercenaries To Haiti To Fight Gangs

American private security executive Erik Prince plans to deploy hundreds of mercenaries to fight Haitian gangs in the next weeks, according to a new report

U.S. Private Security Executive Erik Prince Says He Will Keep Mercenaries In Haiti For 10 Years And Collect Taxes

Private security executive Erik Prince says he plans to keep mercenaries in Haiti for 10 years and eventually get access to the country's tax-collecting system as part of an arrangement with authorities

New Zealand Woman Held By ICE For Weeks Along With Six-Year-Old Son: 'Treated Like a Criminal'

A woman from New Zealand is reportedly being held at an ICE center with her six-year-old son after being detained attempting to cross the border with Canada

Newsom Signs $2.8B Bailout For Healthcare Program Overrun By Illegal Immigrants

Most Californians Prefer Independent Redistricting Despite Gavin Newsom's Push To Counter Texas Republicans

Most Californians prefer keeping an independent redistricting panel even as Gov. Gavin Newsom threatens to gerrymander the state to counter a push by Texas Republicans

Florida Gov. DeSantis Reveals Plan To Hold Migrants In Prison Dubbed 'Deportation Depot'

The Ron DeSantis administration is taking steps towards holding migrants at a North Florida prison dubbed the "deportation depot."

Texas Agents Seize Hundreds of Thousands Worth Of Cocaine From Car Attempting To Enter U.S.

Texas agents seized a truck carrying cocaine while attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico

Mexico On Track To Lose Close To $4 Billion In Remittances In 2025, Data Shows

Mexico is on track to lose close to $4 billion in remittances this year if the current trend holds

Gavin Newsom Mocks Ted Cruz Over Math Error In Redistricting Clash: 'Gets Caught, Then Disappears'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocked Sen. Ted Cruz over a math error in a post about his administration's redistricting push seeking to counter Greg Abbott's in Texas

Colombian President Reportedly Calls For Urgent Meeting Of Latin American Officials Over 'Threat Of Aggression' From Trump Admin

Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for an urgent meeting of Latin American officials over what he described as a threat of aggression and interference by the Trump administration

'Barbecue', one of the most prominent faces of the violence

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Trump Admin Reportedly Drawing Attack Plans Against Cartels In Mexico: 'Not a Negotiating Tactic'

U.S. Military Deploys Thousands Of Troops, Aircraft To Southern Caribbean For 'Enhanced Counter-Narcotics Operations'

Sheinbaum Reacts To Trump Admin Deployment Of Forces To Southern Caribbean: "Always For The Self-Determination Of Peoples'

Five Drug Lords Now At Infamous Brooklyn Prison After Arrival Of 'La Tuta'

U.S. Drone Flight In Mexico Reportedly Part Of Operation Against La Nueva Familia Michoacana Cartel

Two Smugglers Caught While Transporting Millions Worth Of Meth In Mexico

Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Teresa Youngblut, Accused Of Killing Border Patrol Agent

Attorneys Escalate Criticism Of Harsh Conditions In 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'Bordering On Torture'

Top Mexican Official Confirms U.S. Drones Are Conducting Missions Deep Inside The Country

GOP Senator Says Maduro's 'Reign Of Terror' Is Over: 'I Don't Think He'll Finish The Year'

U.S. Private Security Executive Erik Prince Set To Deploy Hundreds Of Mercenaries To Haiti To Fight Gangs

U.S. Private Security Executive Erik Prince Says He Will Keep Mercenaries In Haiti For 10 Years And Collect Taxes

New Zealand Woman Held By ICE For Weeks Along With Six-Year-Old Son: 'Treated Like a Criminal'

Most Californians Prefer Independent Redistricting Despite Gavin Newsom's Push To Counter Texas Republicans

Florida Gov. DeSantis Reveals Plan To Hold Migrants In Prison Dubbed 'Deportation Depot'

Texas Agents Seize Hundreds of Thousands Worth Of Cocaine From Car Attempting To Enter U.S.

Mexico On Track To Lose Close To $4 Billion In Remittances In 2025, Data Shows

Top Venezuelan Official Reads Letter On Air Claiming Marco Rubio Is Spearheading a Plot To Topple The Government

Gavin Newsom Mocks Ted Cruz Over Math Error In Redistricting Clash: 'Gets Caught, Then Disappears'

Colombian President Reportedly Calls For Urgent Meeting Of Latin American Officials Over 'Threat Of Aggression' From Trump Admin

U.S. Offers Millions For Information On Haitian Gang Leader 'Barbecue' For Violating Sanctions

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Supports Bill To Take Orphans From Gaza

Gavin Newsom Taunts Trump, Says California Will 'Draw New, More Beautiful Maps' To Gain Democratic Seats

North Carolina Trucker Charged With Financing Haitian Gang Leader Threatening To Overthrow The Government

CBP Officers Fire At Car Attempting To Flee From Border Crossing After Entering U.S.

Close To Half Of All Migrants Sent To 'Alligator Alcatraz' Don't Have a Criminal Record: Report

WATCH: Dozens Of Cartel Leaders Handcuffed By Mexican Troops While Extradited To The U.S.

Dems Claim Victory In Texas Redistricting Clash: 'Killed This Corrupt Special Session'

Marco Rubio Hints At Escalation Against Venezuelan Maduro: 'Have To Take These People On With More Than Just Rewards'

Analysts Warn U.S. Could Conduct Military Strikes Against Cartels Without Mexico's Consent