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Mexican Navy Intercepts Semi-Submersible with 4 Tons of Cocaine Mexican Navy Intercepts Semi-Submersible with 4 Tons of Cocaine
Cartels February 19, 2026

Mexican Navy Intercepts Semi-Submersible with 4 Tons of Cocaine

Omar García Harfuch, head of the Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection ... more

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Mexico and the United States are working to dismantle a timeshare fraud network linked to the CJNG. Mexico and the United States are working to dismantle a timeshare fraud network linked to the CJNG.
Cartels February 19, 2026

Mexico and the United States are working to dismantle a timeshare fraud network linked to the CJNG.

The Mexican Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), through its Financial ... more

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“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán “El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán
Cartels February 19, 2026

“El Mapache,” Sinaloa Cartel Operative Who Escaped During the Culiacanazo, Captured in Mazatlán

Sinaloa authorities confirmed the arrest in Mazatlán of a man who escaped ... more

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This is how Prince Andrew visited Mexico twice This is how Prince Andrew visited Mexico twice
Politics News February 19, 2026

This is how Prince Andrew visited Mexico twice

British police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, on Thursday ... more

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Ryan Wedding Hired Hitmen Linked to Pablo Escobar to Kill FBI Informant Ryan Wedding Hired Hitmen Linked to Pablo Escobar to Kill FBI Informant
Cartels February 18, 2026

Ryan Wedding Hired Hitmen Linked to Pablo Escobar to Kill FBI Informant

Ryan Wedding, the Canadian former Olympian who became one of North America's ... more

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The United States is holding secret talks with Raúl Castro’s grandson. The United States is holding secret talks with Raúl Castro’s grandson.
Latin America February 18, 2026

The United States is holding secret talks with Raúl Castro’s grandson.

Senior U.S. officials are leading private conversations with the inner circle of ... more

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“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán “We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán
Cartels February 18, 2026

“We are death”: Video shows 14 minutes of torture of a young man by soldiers in Michoacán

“We are death,” a group of soldiers says before slamming a young ... more

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Former Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte Indicted for Embezzlement Former Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte Indicted for Embezzlement
Crime News February 18, 2026

Former Veracruz Governor Javier Duarte Indicted for Embezzlement

Javier Duarte de Ochoa, former governor of Veracruz, was indicted for his ... more

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Sheinbaum’s Government Declines Joining Peace Council After Trump’s Invitation Sheinbaum’s Government Declines Joining Peace Council After Trump’s Invitation
Mexico February 17, 2026

Sheinbaum’s Government Declines Joining Peace Council After Trump’s Invitation

President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that she has formally rejected the invitation ... more

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31 Measles Deaths Confirmed in Mexico; Over 9,800 Cases Reported 31 Measles Deaths Confirmed in Mexico; Over 9,800 Cases Reported
Health February 17, 2026

31 Measles Deaths Confirmed in Mexico; Over 9,800 Cases Reported

In recent weeks, measles cases have been on the rise, affecting thousands ... more

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Cuba reports that more than 32,000 pregnant women are at risk due to the US energy blockade. Cuba reports that more than 32,000 pregnant women are at risk due to the US energy blockade.
Latin America February 17, 2026

Cuba reports that more than 32,000 pregnant women are at risk due to the US energy blockade.

Cuban authorities reported that more than 32,880 pregnant women on the island ... more

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Nicaragua has so far avoided the fate of Cuba and Venezuela. Nicaragua has so far avoided the fate of Cuba and Venezuela.
Latin America February 17, 2026

Nicaragua has so far avoided the fate of Cuba and Venezuela.

Nicaragua is sometimes called the “tropical North Korea.” Even by the standards ... more

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Mexican man sentenced for fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking who used Americans to transport drugs Mexican man sentenced for fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking who used Americans to transport drugs
Cartels February 17, 2026

Mexican man sentenced for fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking who used Americans to transport drugs

U.S. authorities announced the 20-year prison sentence against a Mexican man identified ... more

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Colombians, Venezuelans, and Moroccans lead the number of migrants arriving in Spain Colombians, Venezuelans, and Moroccans lead the number of migrants arriving in Spain
Latin America February 16, 2026

Colombians, Venezuelans, and Moroccans lead the number of migrants arriving in Spain

Spain is nearing 50 million inhabitants. According to the latest Continuous Population ... more