Trump rallies Latin American allies against drug cartels
US-led Shield of the Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.

US-led Shield of the Americas coalition backs sanctions against crime groups after Trump urges stronger action.


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The Tohono O’odham people have sued the US government to stop construction of a border wall through their reservation.

A roughly 12-metre-long whale has been found dead on a beach in Tijuana, Mexico.

Two explosions have hit a fireworks facility in Tultepec, Mexico, sending a spectacular mix of flames and explosions

The world’s largest open road bullfighting event turned deadly when a 29-year-old man was killed.
US Southern Command says Sunday’s strike targeted vessel operating along established narco-trafficking routes.
The governor, who leads the state of Sinaloa, has been accused by the Trump administration of partnering with a cartel.
The Trump administration has ramped up deportations to third countries in an apparent bid to deter immigration.
Mexico is sending its first blind women’s football team to compete in an international tournament. Players cannot wait.
The US has not confirmed the revocation which comes amid crackdown on Mexican politicians with alleged ties to cartels.
Colombia denies politics played a role after Mexico said its military rescuers were refused entry.