A detailed timeline of the US military's escalating presence near Venezuela and its controversial strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels, raising legal and diplomatic concerns. Read the full analysis.
President Trump escalates threats against Venezuela, declaring 'war' on cartels and planning land strikes. Over 80 killed in maritime attacks since September. Read the latest.
Exclusive: Internal justice department memo reveals Trump administration's legal justification for Caribbean boat strikes contradicts public narrative about overdose deaths.
Zhi Dong Zhang's daring tunnel escape from Mexico to Cuba and Russia ends in US extradition, exposing sophisticated Chinese-Mexican cartel networks laundering millions.
Donald Trump declines to dismiss possibility of US troops in Venezuela as tensions escalate over drug operations. Read the latest developments in this unfolding crisis.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum firmly dismisses Donald Trump's threat of US military action against drug cartels on Mexican soil. Read the full diplomatic response.
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, Ecuador's most wanted trafficker, captured in Malaga years after staging his death. Joint operation exposes global drug network.
Ecuadorian drug lord Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, who faked his death during COVID, has been arrested in Malaga. The Los Lobos leader coordinated global drug shipments from Spain.
Wilmer 'Pipo' Chavarria, leader of Los Lobos gang, arrested in Malaga years after faking death. Ecuador's president announces major capture amid referendum vote.
Two accomplices in the murder of Mayor Carlos Manzo, who challenged drug cartels, have been found dead. His widow vows to continue his work. Read the latest developments.
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Ecuador defender Deinner Ordonez from Independiente del Valle. He will join the Blues in 2028. Read more about Chelsea's transfer strategy.
The US announces Operation Southern Spear, a major offensive against narco-terrorists in South America, resulting in 75 suspected drug terrorist deaths. Read the full details.
Exclusive intelligence reveals sophisticated US surveillance aircraft conducting covert missions above key Mexican cartel territories, monitoring drug trafficking routes and criminal activities from high altitude.
Claudia Sheinbaum firmly dismisses American troop deployment in Mexico, asserting national sovereignty while confronting powerful drug cartels through domestic strategies.
Mayor Yolanda Sánchez Figueroa assassinated in broad daylight in Cotija, Michoacán, marking latest political murder in Mexico's escalating cartel violence crisis.
Former President Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military action against Mexican cartels, sparking diplomatic tensions and concerns from incoming Mexican leadership.
Ex-President Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military action against Mexican drug cartels, raising concerns about international law and diplomatic relations.
Exclusive: Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military intervention in Mexico with American troops and drone strikes against drug cartels if re-elected, sparking diplomatic concerns.
Shocking footage emerges showing Mexican special forces raiding a Jalisco hotel to detain two Ecuadorian national team players in a dramatic early-morning operation that's sparked international controversy.
Claudia Sheinbaum launches major security operation in violence-ridden Michoacán state, deploying military and federal forces to combat powerful drug cartels.
Shocking investigation reveals how Belgian cities have become battlegrounds for drug cartels, with children as young as 11 caught in crossfire and authorities struggling to contain the crisis.
Exclusive intelligence reveals sophisticated South American drug cartels are targeting Australia's coastline with narco-submarines, creating unprecedented challenges for border security forces.
Former President Donald Trump unveils radical three-phase strategy to combat narco-terrorism, proposing execution for traffickers as drug-related deaths reach crisis levels.
Former President Donald Trump proposes unprecedented military action against Mexican drug cartels, raising constitutional questions and international concerns.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly suggested attacking drug smuggling boats in the Pacific during a White House meeting, alarming military officials with his aggressive approach to combating cartels.
In a characteristically theatrical campaign moment, Donald Trump launched into an explosive tirade against Mexican drug cartels while physically dismantling a prop representing their influence during a recent rally.
The United States commits to enhanced security cooperation with Ecuador and Colombia during high-level Washington talks, targeting Caribbean security threats and organised crime networks.
Indigenous leaders and environmental activists in Ecuador report escalating government harassment and surveillance following their opposition to extractive industries in the Amazon.
In a groundbreaking verdict, Uruguay's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ecuador in a complex maritime boundary case against Colombia, reshaping territorial waters in Latin America's Pacific region.
Multiple explosions have shaken Ecuador, targeting critical infrastructure including bridges and a shopping mall, as the nation declares an 'internal armed conflict' against criminal gangs.