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The White House's 2026 National Drug Control Strategy places Mexico at the center of President Donald Trump's fight against fentanyl, mentioning Mexico or Mexican actors more than 30 times in a 195-page document that calls for tougher border enforcement, artificial intelligence surveillance, financial sanctions and "tangible results" from the Mexican government.

The Trump administration has ordered U.S. consulates abroad to ask temporary visa applicants whether they have suffered harm or fear returning home, a new screening policy that critics say could shut out people who might have qualified for protection in the United States less than two years ago.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that any corruption allegations involving Mexican public officials must be backed by clear evidence and handled by Mexican authorities, after a report said the Trump administration is preparing a broader anti-corruption campaign targeting officials suspected of links to organized crime.

Local police and city officials across the United States have warned that aggressive immigration operations are interfering with basic police work, eroding public trust and putting officers at risk of being mistaken for federal agents, according to internal records obtained by The Guardian.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has opened a new front in the Trump administration's escalating pressure campaign across Latin America, announcing fresh sanctions against a senior official in the government of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo. The move signals that Nicaragua is no longer a secondary concern but part of a broader regional strategy targeting authoritarian leftist regimes.

The U.S. Southern Command said it carried out a "lethal kinetic strike" Sunday against a vessel in the Caribbean that it said was being used in narcotics trafficking, killing three men aboard in the latest escalation of Washington's military campaign against suspected drug-smuggling boats in the region.

The long-awaited sentencing hearing of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, one of the most powerful figures in the history of the Sinaloa cartel, has been postponed for a second time in a federal court in the United States, adding another layer of uncertainty to a closely watched case.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday sharpened France's split with the U.S.-Israeli military approach to Iran, announcing a deeper strategic partnership with South Korea while arguing that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened through diplomacy, not force, as the first French-owned ship since the war began safely crossed the waterway.

Roberto Velasco, Mexico's next foreign minister, is not a household name outside diplomatic circles. But in Washington, policy forums, and border negotiations, he has spent years becoming one of the most visible architects of his country's relationship with the United States. His new position was announced after the current foreign minister, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, revealed that he is leaving the post for health reasons.

Spain's government is pushing back against President Donald Trump after reports that the U.S. Embassy in Madrid may be gathering information about the euthanasia case of Noelia Castillo, a 25-year-old woman whose death followed a lengthy legal battle. Spain's Health Minister Mónica García publicly criticized Trump, accusing him of promoting a far-right agenda and interfering in a case that Spanish authorities insist was handled under strict legal and medical oversight

The United States has delivered a major blow to one of its closest South American allies by stripping Colombia of its coveted anti-drug certification.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro declared Monday that his country's relationship with the United States is "completely broken," accusing Washington of waging military and political aggression while still forcing deportation flights of Venezuelan nationals to continue.

The federal government will no longer prohibit contractors from having segregated restaurants, waiting rooms, drinking fountains and more.

Trump enacted 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods last week before calling for a one-month pause. Nevertheless, business are feeling the consequences.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford apologized to Americans Tuesday as he considers cutting off energy exports amid Trump's escalating trade war.

Fourteen Democratic-ruled states had filed suit last week contesting Musk's legal authority but District Judge Tanya Chutkan denied their emergency request to pause his actions.

Trump has gloated over making Canada the 51st state of the union, threatening to use "economic force." Here's what to keep in mind if that were to happen.

The "global agreement" will expand opportunities in services, strengthen supply chains and bolster investment protections, per spokesperson.

President Claudia Sheinbaum's strategy will be carried out by the defense, interior and public safety ministries along with the support from religious authorities

Walmart's nearly identical logo rebrand sparks online backlash, with users mocking the reveal as uninspired and unnecessary.

MrBeast's pledge to buy TikTok sparked billionaire interest as the app faces a Jan. 19 U.S. ban deadline over ByteDance ownership.

Danish intelligence has revealed details surrounding a forged letter that reportedly influenced Trump's unexpected proposal to purchase Greenland from Denmark.

El Paso County Commissioners passes resolution aiming to improve data collection of deaths across the border and collaboration with organizations.

Migrant families in Mexico brace for Trump's second term and mass deportations, particularly its financial impact on their lives

The head of a migrant shelter in Tijuana said migrants are paying up to $500 to cab drivers to take them to the border, where immigration agents wait for them.

Trump's cabinet picks have publicly supported sending American troops to assassinate cartel leaders and operatives, but experts caution it could backfire

A new Miami Herald investigation reveals that companies run by Cuba's military have made billions of dollars in profit as 2024 worsened hardships in Havana.

The minimum wage is set to rise across 21 states, and 48 cities and counties. 9.2 million minimum wage workers are set to see a pay increase in the new year.

From Colombia to Venezuela and beyond, organized crime groups have gained notoriety as the immigrant economy brings profit and a steady business model

Trump has hinted at U.S. military action in Mexico to stop drug cartels from smuggling drugs up the border, a move that could upset its neighbor.