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Mexican Authorities Arrest Senior Member of Los Gigios, a Criminal Cell Tied to La Mayiza in Northern Mexico

According to Mexican media, Francisco Ernesto Félix Romero was involved in both drug smuggling and human trafficking operations into the U.S., taking advantage of Nogales's strategic location along the border.

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Elon Musk to 'Abandon' Tesla: Ex-CEO Claims He Will Leave to Focus on AI and SpaceX

A rival ex-CEO makes a bombshell claim that Elon Musk will abandon Tesla to focus on SpaceX and AI. But with an £800bn pay packet on the line, is Musk really leaving?

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Is iPhone 18 Pro Really Getting SpaceX 5G? Apple's 'Secret' Partnership Could Change Global Connectivity Forever

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro may use SpaceX's Starlink 5G, offering global internet access and redefining mobile connectivity.

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Trump vs Harris Round Two? Bannon's Third Term Claim and Kamala's Comeback Hint Ignite 2028 Speculation

2028 election speculation heats up as Steve Bannon claims Donald Trump has a 'plan' for a third term, while Kamala Harris hints 'possibly' at her own comeback run, describing Trump as a 'tyrant'.

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DHS Launches 'Operation River Wall' to Add Boats and Personnel Along Rio Grande Valley

In a statement, DHS said the U.S. Coast Guard will lead the operation, increasing the number of patrol boats, shallow watercraft, command units and tactical response teams throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

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ICE Detainees Describe Small Portions, Spoiled Food, and Hunger at Louisiana Facility: 'It's Humiliating'

Reports include rancid beans, undercooked or frozen meats, and meals served at irregular hours

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Homeland Security Claims Almost Half a Million Migrants Have Been Arrested Since Trump Took Office

"Across the country, we're making communities safer so that families can thrive," said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference

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CJNG-linked Union Leader Hired Former Liga MX Stars to Open Soccer Field in Puebla, Report Says

According to the outlet, Ramírez financed the event just days before being arrested by federal authorities in Jalisco on charges related to extortion and drug trafficking.

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ICE Spending on Firearms and Tactical Gear Surged 700% After Trump Took Office

ICE spent over $71 million on "small arms, ordnance, and ordnance accessories manufacturing" between January 20 and October 18—compared to just $9.7 million during the same period last year

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Intelligence Leaks Expose How Colombian and Venezuelan Networks Back Narco Boats Hit by U.S. Bombings: Report

Sources told Colombia's Semana that drug trafficking continues in the area, with culprits switching to semisubmersibles, altered route, and faster craft that raise costs without dismantling networks

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Mexican Forces Seize 500 Kilos of Meth, Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Blow to Sinaloa Cartel

A multi-agency operation resulted in the seizure of more than 500 kilograms and 130 liters of methamphetamine, along with thousands of fentanyl pills recovered at multiple sites in the state of Sinaloa.

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Former ICE Official Warns of Grim Outlook After Deadliest Year in Detention: 'Can Staffing Keep Pace?'

One source consulted by NPR said planned ICE expansion "places risk all across the system, including, unfortunately, individuals in detention facing medical conditions that might result in their death."

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A Look At The USS Gerald R. Ford, The U.S.'s Largest Aircraft Carrier On Its Way To The Caribbean

In its latest show of military strength in the Western Hemisphere, the Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to head to the Caribbean to support the Trump administration's ongoing counter-narcotics operation, which has been ramping up pressure on Venezuela.

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Peso Pluma and Kenia OS Shine With $1.5 Million in Diamonds at 2025 Latin Billboard Awards

Peso Pluma and Kenia OS were the couple of the night at the 2025 Latin Billboard Awards. The Mexican music stars shone like never before, illuminated not only by their love, but also by the diamonds and jewels they wore, which cost close to a million and a half dollars.

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Trump Calls Latin American Cartels 'The ISIS of the Western Hemisphere', Vows to Eliminate Them 'Once And For All'

President Donald Trump likened transnational drug cartels to ISIS and vowed to "eliminate the cartel presence in America once and for all."

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Colombian President Petro Again Slams U.S. Strikes After Article Describes Bodies Washing Ashore In Caribbean Country: 'They Are Murders'

Colombian President Gustavo Petro again slammed U.S. strikes in the Caribbean as he continues his feud with American counterparts

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U.S. Warship Set To Conduct Military Drills In Country Less Than 10 Miles From Venezuela

Trinidad and Tobago, a country located less than 10 miles from Venezuela, announced that a U.S. destroyer will arrive in the country on Sunday to conduct military drills as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Caracas

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Flight Data Show U.S. B-1 Bombers Flew 6 Miles From Venezuelan Coast Despite Trump's Denial

When asked about the flights, Trump told reporters, "no, it's false," adding that the United States was "very unhappy with Venezuela" and citing drug trafficking as one reason

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U.S. Has Killed More Than 40 In Caribbean Strikes On Alleged Drug Vessels After New Attack

A U.S. military strike overnight that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said killed six people aboard a vessel linked to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, has raised the tally of fatalities from the U.S. campaign to 43

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Venezuela's Maduro Makes Rare English-Spoken Plea to Trump Admin as Military Tensions Rise: 'No War, Yes Peace'

Flight data compiled on Thursday showed that two American B1-Lancers flew just 6 miles away from the Venezuelan coast before returning north

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Venezuelan Defense Minister Acknowledges CIA Operates In The Country: 'Wherever There's a U.S. Embassy'

Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez claimed the CIA is already operating in the country as the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign, which different reports have claimed seek to ultimately oust the Venezuelan regime.

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U.S. Ambassador To Mexico Celebrates Extradition Of Chinese Citizen Linked To Jalisco Cartel: 'Sincere Gratitude'

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson celebrated the extradition of Zhi Dong Zhang, a Chinese citizen alleged to be a top operative for the Jalisco Cartel, after his detention by Cuban authorities

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Top Republican Won't Hold Hearings On Strikes Off Venezuela Despite Criticism From Dems: 'Comfortable With Where We Are'

A top Republican said he has no plans to hold oversight hearings on the Trump administration's strikes off the coast of Venezuela despite mounting questioning from Democrats.

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Trump Again Claims Mexico Is 'Ran By The Cartels': 'We Have To Defend Ourselves'

President Donald Trump again claimed Mexico is "ran by the cartels," saying the U.S. has to "defend" itself against drug-traffickers despite his respect for counterpart Claudia Sheinbaum.

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Trump Insider Claims Admin Will Coordinate With Congress On Venezuela 'When Maduro's Corpse Is In U.S. Custody': Report

A person close to the White House said the Trump administration is set to continue escalating pressure against the Venezuelan regime, and it will only coordinate its actions with Congress "when (authoritarian President Nicolas) Maduro's corpse is in U.S. custody"

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