Starting March 1, Ecuador will raise the import tax on goods from Colombia from 30% to 50%
Ecuador announced an increase in the import tax on Colombian goods from 30% to 50%, citing security concerns along the border as the main reason for this decision.
Forceful Politics or Hugs
Mexico is embroiled in an undeclared armed conflict against drug cartels, with mixed results from its 'hugs not bullets' strategy, which has led to increased violence and drug trafficking.
Let me tell you who El Mencho was, his ties to Italy, and what is changing now for Mexico
The article examines the significance of El Mencho as a powerful narcotics trafficker, his connections to Italy, and the implications for Mexico following his influence.
"How are things in Mexico?": Trump’s 8-minute call to Sheinbaum after the death of 'El Mencho'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported an 8-minute phone call with Donald Trump regarding security in Mexico following the death of drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho.'
'Under His Wings You Will Find Refuge': Psalm 91 was the Divine Shield of 'El Mencho' and 'El Mayo'
Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartels, shared a belief in the protective power of Psalm 91.
Mexican influencer denies ties to the downfall of 'El Mencho' in Jalisco
Digital content creator María Julisa has denied any involvement in the downfall of the drug lord ‘El Mencho’ after an alleged audio threatening her surfaced online.
El Mencho and the bosses betrayed by love: how lovers and secret relationships have led to the capture of super fugitives
Investigations into high-profile fugitives have been significantly driven by romantic relationships, revealing how connections with partners can lead to the downfall of drug lords and mafia bosses, including the recent case of El Mencho.
The link of 'El Mencho', the world's largest drug trafficker, with Argentina
The article discusses the connections between El Mencho, a prominent drug trafficker, and Argentina, particularly referencing his brother-in-law's activities in the country.
The shocking data on the advance of drug trafficking revealed by an expert: it is already the third 'employer' in Mexico
A recent report reveals that drug trafficking has become the third largest employer in Mexico, surpassing several multinational companies.
The Swastika and Cocaine: The Pact with the Nazis That Originated the First Great Narco of History
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel, ignited violent reactions across Mexico, showcasing the cartel's influence as one of the world's most dangerous criminal organizations.
At least seven killed in attack in Ecuador
At least seven people were killed by men in military uniforms on a farm in Ecuador's Manabí province amid escalating cartel violence.
Chaos in Mexico after the murder of the narcobarons: - Scary
The murder of notorious drug lord 'El Mencho' by Mexican security forces has triggered widespread violence and chaos across Mexico.
The plan of the 'gaucho narco': the Security Minister of Entre Ríos assured that his name was on the victim list
The article discusses a high-profile trial involving Leonardo Airaldi, accused of hiring assassins to kill prominent judicial figures in Argentina.
The capture and death of Nemesio Oseguera, 'El Mencho', live | The Government assures that the United States participated in the operation only with information
Nemesio Oseguera, known as 'El Mencho', the world's most wanted drug trafficker, was killed during a military operation in Jalisco, Mexico, with U.S. support limited to providing intelligence.
Who is the brutal drug lord El Mencho, killed in Mexico?
59-year-old drug lord El Mencho was killed in Mexico, known for attacking police and military forces while being on the U.S. most wanted list.
The end of 'Mencho': Which cartels will fight for the territories dominated by the CJNG?
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho', leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), is likely to alter the drug trafficking landscape in Mexico.
Mexico experiences wave of violence after cartel leader's death; PHOTOS
The death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes in a military operation in Mexico has triggered significant violence as authorities brace for retaliatory actions from criminal groups.
Mexico, killed by the army 'El Mencho': leader of the Jalisco cartel, was the most wanted narco
The leader of Mexico's most feared and violent cartel, El Mencho, was killed by the army following years of narcotrafficking involvement, which prompted the U.S. to place a $15 million bounty on him.
They thwart a drug plot preparing the assassinations of a minister, a federal judge, and a prosecutor
A drug-related plot to assassinate key public figures in Argentina has been uncovered, involving coordinated attacks on officials linked to a major narcotrafficking trial.
The US does not forget about narco boats: Command attacks in the Pacific and kills three crew members
The US Southern Command conducted a lethal operation against a narcotrafficking vessel in the Pacific, resulting in the deaths of three crew members.
Call for the case of death threats against Patricia Bullrich and the governor of Santa Fe to go to trial
Federal prosecutor Carlos Stornelli has requested the case of death threats made against Patricia Bullrich and Santa Fe governor Maximiliano Pullaro to be elevated to trial after a video surfaced showing armed individuals making explicit threats.
Lula wants to discuss combating drug trafficking with Trump at meeting scheduled for March
Brazilian President Lula da Silva aims to prioritize discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump on combatting drug trafficking during their upcoming meeting in March.
In India, Lula and Macron discuss combating drug trafficking on the border between Brazil and French Guiana
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and French leader Emmanuel Macron held discussions in India regarding strategies to combat drug trafficking and other transnational crimes along the Brazil-French Guiana border.
The Steppe Wolf
The article describes the ongoing chaos in Guayaquil, Ecuador, drawing parallels with Hermann Hesse's existentialist novel, and highlights how the city is engulfed in a war against narcotrafficking.
The United States kills 11 people and destroys three narco-boats in its war against the cartels
U.S. military operations resulted in the destruction of three narco-boats and eleven fatalities in the Pacific and Caribbean regions as part of a strategic mission targeting cartel activities.
“Thank you for the new ship”, this is the ship with drugs seized by El Salvador, where there was an Ecuadorian
El Salvador's authorities seized 6.6 tons of cocaine from a Tanzanian-flagged ship, arresting ten drug traffickers involved in the operation.
US breaks the truce in the Caribbean, destroying three drug boats and killing 11 people
The US military has escalated operations in the Caribbean, destroying three drug boats and killing 11 individuals, marking a significant increase in anti-narcotics activities since September.
EU destroys three vessels in the Pacific and Caribbean; 11 'narcoterrorists' die
US military operations in the Pacific and Caribbean result in the deaths of 11 alleged narcotraffickers during three separate attacks.
The Third Generation of Narcos: Proliferation of Cartels | Infographic
The shift in leadership within Mexican drug cartels now features educated, bilingual young adults rather than the traditional image of impoverished farmers.
More Expensive than Harvard: The Price of Studying at the School Fined in the U.S. for Accepting Sons of Mexican Narcos
The prestigious IMG Academy in the U.S. has been fined for violations related to accepting payments for the education of children linked to Mexican drug cartels.
'The Anodyne', the narco chief of the UDEF, fell for looking for his own containers of cocaine in police bases to protect them
Óscar Sánchez Gil, known as 'El Anodino', has been arrested for leading a narcotrafficking ring and is implicated in hiding 20 million euros in cocaine-related activities within police premises.
‘I will protect Ecuador with decisions, alliances, and results’: Daniel Noboa on the upcoming reciprocal trade agreement with the U.S.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa emphasizes his commitment to protecting the country's interests as a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States approaches.
"Once the dog is dead, the rabies is over"
The article discusses the arrest of a high-profile individual linked to narcotrafficking, currently imprisoned in the U.S., and the implications for Venezuelan politics.
Hidden drums in garages to supply narco-boats. 44 people arrested in a scheme that provided logistical support to drug trafficking
The Civil Guard in Spain has arrested 44 individuals linked to a drug trafficking support network, seizing over 16,000 liters of gasoline stored in garages for narco-boats.
Concordia: Microcosm of Horror
The recent kidnapping of ten miners in Concordia, Mexico, has faded from media focus despite the discovery of five of their bodies and ongoing searches for the remaining workers.
EU calls on American countries to increase defense budgets
U.S. military leaders convened 34 countries to discuss increasing defense budgets amidst shared security challenges in the Americas.
Alias ‘Chuky’ captured, hitman linked to ‘Fito’ in the Amazon region
Alias ‘Chuky’, a high-value target and leader of hitmen linked to the criminal organization Los Choneros, was captured by Ecuadorian Armed Forces in Rumiñahui, Pichincha.
The false glamour of Valentina Forero: the model who laundered money for the narco and displayed a luxurious life
Valentina Forero, a Colombian model, pleaded guilty in a federal court for laundering money linked to drug trafficking, showcasing the evolving and sophisticated methods of organized crime in infiltrating the financial system.
The Many Faces of Francisco de Borbón, the Aristocrat Charged with Money Laundering for Drug Trafficking
Francisco de Borbón, a Spanish aristocrat, has been implicated in a major drug trafficking case involving a network laundering proceeds from cocaine smuggling.
Marseille: Orange drastically reduces its workforce at its site near a drug dealing point
Orange is significantly cutting its workforce at the Saint-Mauront site in Marseille, which has been closed for over a month due to violence in the area.
Mansions in Dubai, VTC licenses and lotteries: This was the money laundering network linked to the former head of the UDEF
The former head of the UDEF, Ignacio Torán, has been implicated in a large-scale money laundering network connected to significant drug trafficking activities in Spain.
Nephew of ‘Mayo’ Zambada killed: Sergio Cazares Zambada identified
Sergio Cazares Zambada, the nephew of drug lord Ismael ‘Mayo’ Zambada García, was found dead in a vehicle in Culiacán, Sinaloa, shot multiple times.
Interior left drug lord 'El Anodino' without control for 10 months, who introduced 2 billion in drugs into Spain, due to lack of 'available devices'
Spanish authorities failed to monitor drug lord Ignacio Torán for 10 months due to a lack of electronic tracking devices, despite recognizing the risk of his potential flight.
The judge sends the alleged leader of the drug trafficking ring to prison where the former head of the UDEF is being investigated
The alleged leader of a drug trafficking ring, Ignacio Torán, has been sent to provisional prison following the investigation into former UDEF head Óscar Sánchez, who had large sums of money found in his home.
Tariffs, tariffs
The tariff crisis with Colombia appears to be nearing resolution, following controversy over Ecuador's import duties.
Tantrum or firmness?
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa's decision to impose a 30% tariff on Colombian products is a strategic political move against a transnational threat, rather than a mere tantrum, as some critics suggest.
Armed Forces define aerial infiltration tactics aimed at cornering organized crime in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian Armed Forces have announced new aerial infiltration and tactical parachuting tactics to combat organized crime, particularly narcotrafficking.
The Turn
The article discusses the devastating impact of drug trafficking in Ecuador, arguing it is part of a larger, longstanding issue in Latin America.
Francisco de Borbón denies any links to illicit activities
Francisco de Borbón, recently detained in connection with a drug trafficking and money laundering investigation, has denied any involvement in illegal activities.
Everything changes to stay the same in Venezuela
The article discusses the recent military action ordered by Donald Trump against Venezuela, highlighting that despite changes at the top, the Chavista regime largely remains intact under Delcy Rodríguez's leadership.