Chaos and then tense calm follow death of Jalisco cartel leader
Following his death, there have been attacks by alleged followers of the Jalisco Cartel in more than 16 states.
Mass mobilization in Caracas rejects US threats of intervention
Demonstrators marched through central Caracas and demanded an end to military threats against Venezuela. For his part, Trump is keeping the lines of communication open with Caracas while increasing pressure on Chavista leaders.
Los Estados Unidos utiliza una acusación falsa relacionada con drogas para un posible ataque contra Venezuela
El despliegue de barcos y tropas en el Caribe es parte de una ofensiva más amplia de la administración Trump que alega que Venezuela juega un papel central en el narcotráfico, contradiciendo informes de agencias estadounidenses e internacionales.
The United States uses a fabricated drug charge for a potential strike on Venezuela
The deployment of ships and troops to the Caribbean is part of a larger offensive by the Trump administration alleging Venezuela plays a central role in drug trafficking, contradicting reports by US and international agencies
PRI leader throws punches in Mexican Congress as opposition clamors for US military presence
The congressional brawl highlights the deepening crisis of the opposition as Mexico’s political landscape shifts.
Claudia Sheinbaum debunks NY Times report on fentanyl production
The report comes just days after president-elect Donald Trump said he would impose a 25% tariff on Mexican products if the country did not stop fentanyl from entering the US from Mexico.
Capitalism and drug trafficking in Ecuador. Why the war on the poor will never solve the problem
Ecuadorian researchers Andrés Tapia Arias and Andrés Madrid Tamayo address some of the root causes to the wave of drug trafficking-related violence and why the government’s response is still missing the mark
Increased violence in Ecuador could lead to a wave of refugees in the region
International Relations professor Fernando Brancoli says neighboring countries are already preparing to receive Ecuadorians
Colombia and Mexico call for new international anti-drug policy
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and Mexican President AMLO condemned the US militarized war on drugs, and called for a new international anti-drug policy from a non-militaristic vision, which promotes social justice and attention to the root causes
The Colombian Political System is Ravaged by Corruption: Pablo Beltrán
Interview with Major Pablo Beltrán, member of the Central Command of the ELN National Liberation Army, and head of its peace delegation.
Colombia’s government acts like a doormat for the United States—and its people aren’t going along with it
While the Colombian government may lend itself to US plots against Venezuela, the Colombian people ratify their support to the government and people of Venezuela and condemn their government for ignoring pressing issues at home
- Brazil approves end to 6×1 work schedule and reduction of the work week to 40 hours
- Israel kills 31 people in Lebanon on the eve of Eid al-Adha
- Israel carries out sixth consecutive Eid massacre in Gaza
- Far-right Janez Janša to return for fourth government term in Slovenia
- With peace deal nearly final, US launches fresh attacks on Iran
