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.
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.
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.
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.
