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The Serial Killers Who Scared Ecuador: From the “Child of Terror” to the Matricide That Shook the Nation The Serial Killers Who Scared Ecuador: From the “Child of Terror” to the Matricide That Shook the Nation
Crime News May 3, 2026

The Serial Killers Who Scared Ecuador: From the “Child of Terror” to the Matricide That Shook the Nation

In Ecuador, serial killers haven't been a widespread phenomenon, but they are ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
594
This was the procedure Yulixa underwent. Why can it cause death in the wrong hands? This was the procedure Yulixa underwent. Why can it cause death in the wrong hands?
Cartels May 18, 2026

This was the procedure Yulixa underwent. Why can it cause death in the wrong hands?

The case of 52-year-old Yulixa Consuelo Toloza has gripped Colombia. The woman ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
79
U.S. Tightens Immigration Controls; Visa Applicants’ Social Media to Be Screened U.S. Tightens Immigration Controls; Visa Applicants’ Social Media to Be Screened
Latin America August 7, 2026

U.S. Tightens Immigration Controls; Visa Applicants’ Social Media to Be Screened

On Thursday, August 6, the United States announced it would expand social ... more

1 min read
Lucilla S. Gomez
207
“Topo Mayor” lashes out at TV presenter in Venezuela: “My commitment is to society, not politicians” “Topo Mayor” lashes out at TV presenter in Venezuela: “My commitment is to society, not politicians”
Latin America June 28, 2026

“Topo Mayor” lashes out at TV presenter in Venezuela: “My commitment is to society, not politicians”

Héctor Méndez Rosales, known as “Topo Mayor” (Head Mole), expressed his outrage ... more

1 min read
Lucilla S. Gomez
134
The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger” The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”
Cartels May 18, 2026

The reasons a US judge denied release to drug trafficker Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela: “He represents a danger”

The recent decision by federal judge William P. Dimitrouleas to deny “compassionate ... more

1 min read
Lucilla S. Gomez
446
‘El Sueco’—an “invisible” kingpin who shipped cocaine to Europe in cosmetic products—has been captured. ‘El Sueco’—an “invisible” kingpin who shipped cocaine to Europe in cosmetic products—has been captured.
Cartels June 21, 2026

‘El Sueco’—an “invisible” kingpin who shipped cocaine to Europe in cosmetic products—has been captured.

In a breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking aimed at severing ... more

1 min read
Lucilla S. Gomez
113
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, has died Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, has died
Latin America August 8, 2026

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, has died

Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Andrés Messi, passed away last night ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
123
Mexican soldiers pull 9-year-old boy alive from rubble in Venezuela after 72 hours trapped Mexican soldiers pull 9-year-old boy alive from rubble in Venezuela after 72 hours trapped
Latin America June 28, 2026

Mexican soldiers pull 9-year-old boy alive from rubble in Venezuela after 72 hours trapped

Around midnight on Saturday, June 28, Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, reported ... more

1 min read
Lucilla S. Gomez
124
Here is how activist Beto Coral arrived in Colombia after being deported from the U.S.; what did Petro say? Here is how activist Beto Coral arrived in Colombia after being deported from the U.S.; what did Petro say?
Immigration News July 17, 2026

Here is how activist Beto Coral arrived in Colombia after being deported from the U.S.; what did Petro say?

Following his detention in the United States a few weeks ago, political ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
126
Iván Cepeda Leads in Voting Intentions in First-Round Poll; Paloma Valencia and Abelardo de la Espriella Close Behind Iván Cepeda Leads in Voting Intentions in First-Round Poll; Paloma Valencia and Abelardo de la Espriella Close Behind
Latin America May 31, 2026

Iván Cepeda Leads in Voting Intentions in First-Round Poll; Paloma Valencia and Abelardo de la Espriella Close Behind

The "Colombia 2026 Public Opinion and Electoral Climate" study—a survey conducted between ... more

1 min read
Lucilla S. Gomez
109
Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico
Cartels June 22, 2026

Father Mourns Alba Lucía Killed Days After Arriving in Mexico

The father of 19 year old Alba Lucía Castañeda says he never ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
252
The United States announces that Colombia has authorized it to conduct military operations within its territory “to combat terrorism.” The United States announces that Colombia has authorized it to conduct military operations within its territory “to combat terrorism.”
Latin America August 13, 2026

The United States announces that Colombia has authorized it to conduct military operations within its territory “to combat terrorism.”

Less than a week has passed since Abelardo de la Espriella became ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
94
Before Bad Bunny, there were Tego Calderón, Don Omar, and Daddy Yankee: “It’s the result of 30 years of urban music.” Before Bad Bunny, there were Tego Calderón, Don Omar, and Daddy Yankee: “It’s the result of 30 years of urban music.”
Entertainment July 23, 2026

Before Bad Bunny, there were Tego Calderón, Don Omar, and Daddy Yankee: “It’s the result of 30 years of urban music.”

William Omar Landrón Rivera—known as Don Omar—has lived through it all. From ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
290
Petro Rejects Preliminary Election Count Results for Colombian Presidential Race Petro Rejects Preliminary Election Count Results for Colombian Presidential Race
Latin America May 31, 2026

Petro Rejects Preliminary Election Count Results for Colombian Presidential Race

Colombian President Gustavo Petro stated this Sunday that he does not recognize ... more

2 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
104
ICE detains the daughter of Cuban General Ulises Rosales del Toro in Florida ICE detains the daughter of Cuban General Ulises Rosales del Toro in Florida
Immigration News June 22, 2026

ICE detains the daughter of Cuban General Ulises Rosales del Toro in Florida

The United States immigration authorities announced this weekend the arrest in Florida ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
80
The CJNG’s footprint in Costa Rica: from graffiti bearing “El Mencho’s” name to a seized ton of cocaine The CJNG’s footprint in Costa Rica: from graffiti bearing “El Mencho’s” name to a seized ton of cocaine
Cartels August 17, 2026

The CJNG’s footprint in Costa Rica: from graffiti bearing “El Mencho’s” name to a seized ton of cocaine

The presence of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) in Costa Rica ... more

1 min read
Marco Poliveros
177
Is Trump Reviving the Bahía de Cochinos (Playa Girón) in Cuba? An Imminent Attack? Is Trump Reviving the Bahía de Cochinos (Playa Girón) in Cuba? An Imminent Attack?
Latin America April 30, 2026

Is Trump Reviving the Bahía de Cochinos (Playa Girón) in Cuba? An Imminent Attack?

The U.S. Congress is unwilling to constrain Trump in his offensive against ... more

2 mins read
Marco Poliveros
139
The Horrific End of Verónica Dessio: A Sick Obsession and a Contract Killing Orchestrated by Her Ex-Partner’s Wife The Horrific End of Verónica Dessio: A Sick Obsession and a Contract Killing Orchestrated by Her Ex-Partner’s Wife
Crime News June 2, 2026

The Horrific End of Verónica Dessio: A Sick Obsession and a Contract Killing Orchestrated by Her Ex-Partner’s Wife

Verónica Dessio’s life—at age 49—came to a sudden halt just one day ... more

2 mins read
Marco Poliveros
133
‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison ‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison
Cartels June 14, 2026

‘Niño Guerrero,’ leader of the ‘Tren de Aragua’ gang, built his empire from prison

The leader of the Tren de Aragua criminal organization, Niño Guerrero, a ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros
207
Trump Says the United States Will “Take Cuba Almost Immediately” Trump Says the United States Will “Take Cuba Almost Immediately”
Latin America May 1, 2026

Trump Says the United States Will “Take Cuba Almost Immediately”

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that his country would “take Cuba almost ... more

3 mins read
Marco Poliveros

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The Law That Keeps South Central’s Wealth From Reaching South Central
Dual Citizenship Applications Surge at LA’s Mexican Consulate as Mexican-Heritage Families Seek a Second Passport
The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households
California’s New Tire Rules Could Cut Costs for Latino Drivers — But the Upfront Price Tag Is the Real Test
AB 2624 Explained: What California’s New Law Protecting Immigrant Aid Workers Actually Does

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