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Colombian Musicians Found Dead in Mexico

The bodies of Colombian urban musicians Bayron Sánchez ("B-King") and DJ Jorge Luis Herrera Lemos ("Regio Clown") were found in Mexico, confirmed Monday by Mexican authorities; they were last seen on September 16th, sparking a search and investigation into their deaths.

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Ecuador's Constitutional Court Halts President Noboa's Constituent Assembly Decree

Ecuador's Constitutional Court temporarily suspended President Daniel Noboa's decree to convene a constituent assembly for anti-narcotics reforms, deepening the conflict between the executive and judiciary.

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Venezuela Deploys 15,000 Troops to Colombian Border Amidst Heightened Tensions

Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced a military deployment of over 15,000 troops and equipment to the Colombian border in Zulia and Táchira states, citing concerns about criminal activity and aiming to secure the 'Zone of Peace 1', amidst heightened regional geopolitical tensions...

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Spanish Authorities Bust Novel Narco-Fueling Operation

On July 14, 2024, Spanish authorities arrested four individuals in Cádiz for operating a sophisticated narco-fueling network using a modified recreational vessel to supply narco-boats at sea, generating an estimated €577,000 in three months.

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Mexico Senator Faces Scandal Over Alleged Narco-Links

Mexican Senator Adán Augusto López faces mounting pressure to address allegations of links to organized crime through his former security chief in Tabasco (2019-2021), Hernán Bermúdez Requena, who is now subject to an Interpol red notice; Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum has urged López to public...

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Asbestos Found in Spanish Maritime Customs Fleet, Jeopardizing Anti-Narcotics Operations

Asbestos has been found in at least six Spanish maritime customs vessels in northern Spain, jeopardizing approximately 100 crew members and impacting anti-narcotics operations due to fleet immobilization and potential health consequences for personnel and their families.

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Venezuela-US Tensions Absent from UN High-Level Week Agenda

Despite escalating tensions, including three alleged attacks on Venezuelan vessels by the US, the Venezuela-US conflict is not a priority issue at the UN High-Level Week, despite a formal request by Venezuela for UN support.

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Socioeconomic Factors Drive Argentinian Youth into Drug Trade

In Argentina, budget cuts to social programs and a lack of opportunities are pushing vulnerable youth, like Diana, in impoverished Buenos Aires neighborhoods, to work for drug cartels for income.

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U.S. Military Deployment Near Venezuela Sparks Regional Tensions

On August 19, 2025, the United States deployed three naval ships with 4,000 troops near Venezuela to combat drug trafficking, prompting Venezuela to accuse the U.S. of threatening regional peace and to deploy 4.5 million militiamen. The U.S. also recently seized $700 million in assets linked to Pres...

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Violence Against Ecuadorian Teachers: 700 Cases Reported

Between 2023 and 2025, 700 Ecuadorian public school teachers reported crimes including kidnapping and extortion, linked to drug cartels seeking to control schools; however, the Ministry of Education reports fewer cases, highlighting underreporting due to fear of reprisal.

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Sigma Awards Highlight Impactful Latin American Data Journalism

The Sigma Awards honored ten data journalism projects, including several from Latin America investigating drug trafficking's land acquisition in Ecuador, election violence's impact in Mexico, and health issues in Peru, showcasing impactful investigative work despite resource constraints and threats.

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Plan Pistola": 27 Colombian Security Forces Killed Amidst Rising Violence

At least 27 Colombian police and military personnel have been killed in the past two weeks in a campaign called "Plan Pistola," allegedly orchestrated by the Clan del Golfo and FARC dissidents, prompting increased military operations and a US\$50,000 reward for information leading to arrests.

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