Antonio Oseguera Cervantes, brother of slain cartel leader "El Mencho," pleaded guilty in Washington to conspiring to traffic cocaine and methamphetamine into the U.S. He faces a mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for November 13.
Isabel Miranda de Wallace, a Mexican businesswoman, launched her own investigation into her son Hugo's 2005 kidnapping after police inaction. Using her influence and public billboards, she became a national hero, leading to arrests and confessions, despite claims of torture and a lack of Hugo's body.
The US will continue to target Latin American drug cartels, with White House Spokeswoman Olivia Wales stating that groups plotting attacks against Americans will be neutralized. Washington may launch targeted strikes, having designated many cartels as terrorist organizations. President Trump previously announced the elimination of Nino Guerrero, leader of the Venezuelan group Tren de Aragua.
Joel Bravo, maire de San Miguel Amatitlán dans l'État d'Oaxaca, a été assassiné par balle. Les autorités locales ont annoncé l'événement, soulignant la présence de cartels de narcotrafic dans la région.
A US lawmaker stated that Chinese money laundering networks are funding cartels and threatening US borders, with an estimated $312 billion in suspicious activity linked to such operations between 2020-2024. The Chinese embassy denied responsibility, citing UN conventions and efforts to combat illicit finance.
The Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) reduced cartel fines by nearly 30 billion won (37.8%) for 23 companies since Chairman Joo Byung-ki took office, by applying leniency programs for self-reporters and cooperators. Critics argue this lack of transparency hinders oversight and may encourage repeat offenses.
The US Justice Department announced the indictment of two Chinese nationals, Ruhuan Zhen and Hongce Wu, for allegedly laundering money for drug cartels like the Sinaloa Cartel and CJNG. They remain at large.
India is stepping up its war on drugs with a major cocaine bust in Mumbai and the repatriation of a key trafficker from Turkiye, showcasing international cooperation against transnational crime.
Eugenio Molina-Lopez, 61 ans, est soupçonné de diriger le gang de Los Huistas, un puissant cartel guatémaltèque qui achemine de la cocaïne destinée aux États-Unis depuis l’Amérique du Sud vers les cartels mexicains.
The UAE has announced it will leave both OPEC and OPEC+ at the end of the month, citing its long-term strategic and economic vision. The exit will give the UAE freedom to set its own production limits and escape Saudi Arabia's influence. Experts warn the departure could signal 'the beginning of the end of OPEC', with the UAE accounting for about 15% of the cartel's capacity and taking its market share below 30%. The move comes amid US-Iran tensions, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and Gulf states targeted by Iran.
This opinion piece critiques the vast gap between the 2016 United 2026 bid promises and the reality of the 2026 World Cup. FIFA is charging $10,990 for final tickets (up from $1,600 in Qatar), $175-$300 for parking, and $150 for transit rides that normally cost $12.90. The organization is also harvesting personal data that may be shared with ICE. Host cities bear all costs while FIFA keeps all revenue—a model critics call 'a FIFA premium.' New Jersey's governor and a Los Angeles hotel workers' union are pushing back.
A lone gunman killed a Canadian tourist and injured others at the Teotihuacán pyramid complex in Mexico. Authorities identified the attacker as a 27-year-old Mexican citizen and suspect copycat behavior linked to the 1999 Columbine shooting, independent of cartel activity.
