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Amid Mexico's Cartel Wars, Body Found Inside Plastic Drum While Another Left in Middle of Road

A body of a dead man was found inside a plastic drum in Mexico's state of Guanajuato, which is plagued by turf wars between Mexican drug cartels.

Mexico: Teen Accidentally Shot Herself in the Head With Submachine Gun While Filming TikTok Video

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Mexican teen accidentally shot herself while recording a TikTok video at her grandparents' house in Mexico's Sinaloa state on Friday.

Russia-Ukraine Tensions: Pres. Joe Biden to Heighten Troop Presence in Eastern Europe

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

President Joe Biden on Friday said he will heighten the presence of U.S. troops in Eastern Europe amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia.

Americans in Mexico Warned About Los Cabos Hospital That Overcharges, Harasses U.S. Patients

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The U.S. consulate has warned Americans to avoid a Los Cabos hospital in Mexico, following years of complaints that the facility preyed on Americans.

Mexico: 4 Bags of Human Remains, Dead Man With Plastic Bag on Head Found Amid Drug Cartels' Bloody Turf Wars

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

As Mexican drug cartels continue to fight over territory, the number of violent crimes in cartel-plagued Guanajuato state in Mexico continues to rise.

Peru Prosecutors Seek Travel Ban on Oil Company Executives After Oil Spill

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Peru prosecutors seek to issue a travel ban among executives of the oil company overseeing the tanker that spilled the oil over high waves.

El Chapo Case: Wives of Chicago Twins Who Helped Convict the Sinaloa Cartel Boss Used Drug Money on Lavish Trips, J.Lo Show

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

After Chicago drug lords — the Flores twins — were arrested for their dealings with "El Chapo," their wives allegedly used drug money for their lavish trips.

Coast Guard Miami Sector Captain Jo-Ann Burdian

Florida Capsized Boat: Coast Guard to Call Off Search After 4 More Bodies of Migrants Discovered

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The U.S. Coast Guard is set to call off the search on the area where a boat capsized off the coast of Florida.

Argentine Beach Club Manager Shot Twice in the Head by 2 Gunmen in Mexico

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

An Argentine beach club manager was shot dead in Mexico's Quintana Roo state on Tuesday afternoon, local authorities said.

Mexico: 2 Bodies Found Hanging From Bridge, 3 Police Officers Killed as Mexican Drug Cartels Battle for Territory

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The three dead bodies of municipal police were found abandoned on a dirt road in the Municipality of Sombrete, Zacatecas.

1 Body Found as U.S. Coast Guard Continues to Search for 38 Still Missing From Capsized Boat off Florida

Florida: 1 Body Found as U.S. Coast Guard Continues to Search for 38 Still Missing From Capsized Boat

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The U.S. Coast Guard said Wednesday it had recovered a body during a search for 39 people whose boat capsized off Florida's Atlantic coast over the weekend.

Cuba Protests: Nearly 800 People Charged Over Anti-Government Demonstrations, Prosecutors Say

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Prosecutors in Cuba said at least 790 people, including dozens of teenagers, were charged over the anti-government protests that erupted in July.

Kamala Harris to Attend Inauguration of New Honduras President With Anti-Semitic Ties

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to attend Thursday's inauguration of new Honduras' president Xiomara Castro, who is a socialist.

El Chapo Trial: Sinaloa Cartel Boss' Life Sentence Upheld by U.S. Appeals Court

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A U.S. appeals court has upheld the life sentence of Sinaloa Cartel leader Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera after his request for a new trial was dismissed.

Mexico: Killings of 2 Canadians in Resort Due to Debts Between International Gangs

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Mexican prosecutor said the killing of two Canadians in Mexico likely stemmed from debts between international gangs linked to drug and weapons trafficking.

Mexico Journalists protest on violence against reporters

Mexico Journalists Engage in Protests Calling Government for Protection Following Reporters' Death This Year

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico reporters engage in protests nationwide, calling the government to protect them after the death of three journalists this year.

New COVID Variant: WHO Warns of the Omicron Sub Variant 'BA.2'

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

WHO warns the public about the new COVID variant emerging globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned the public about the new COVID variant, also known as "BA.

Son of Pablo Escobar, Leader of Colombia's Medellin Cartel, Joins Celebrities Available to Send Special Messages

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The son of the notorious leader of Colombia's Medellin Cartel, Pablo Escobar, is now among the celebrities who sell personalized greetings on social media.

Texas Jail Escapee Arrested While Trying to Flee to Mexico on Foot

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

An escapee from a local county jail in Texas, who was reportedly trying to flee to Mexico on foot, was arrested by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents.

Jalisco Cartel Official 'Don Carlos' Who Receives Direct Orders From Boss 'El Mencho' Arrested in Mexico

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico's Army has captured a top Jalisco cartel operative "Don Carlos," who received direct orders from the cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes.