What to know about the Jalisco cartel and its late leader
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with organized crime expert Steven Dudley about "El Mencho" and what the death of the cartel leader means for the fight against drug trafficking in Mexico.
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Mexico's military regains control after violence over the killing of a cartel leader
Mexico braced for more violence following an eruption of clashes after the armed killed the leader of a powerful cartel
'Burned and destroyed': Locals and tourists describe Mexico unrest
Violence has erupted across several states in Mexico after cartel leader El Mencho was killed on Sunday.
Is Mexico safe for football fans?
Mexico's co-hosting of the Fifa World Cup could be compromised by drug cartel violence.
Fifteen killed after helicopter crashes during Peru flood rescue
The military helicopter was supporting search and rescue operations in the Arequipa region on Sunday.
Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
Italy seeks “clarity” from the US, urges calm amid renewed tariff uncertainty
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday he would seek “clarity” from the United States during a G7 videoconference on international trade and urged restraint as Washington’s latest tariff moves inject fresh uncertainty into transatlantic commerce.
Plot to kill Argentine security minister and two federal justice officials in Punta del Este
Argentine authorities are investigating an alleged plot to kill Entre Ríos’ Security and Justice Minister Néstor Roncaglia and two federal justice officials — Judge Leandro Ríos and prosecutor José Ignacio Candiotti — in attacks that case files described as planned for Punta
Falklands, end of active service for RFA Argus, last ship to have served in the conflict
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What the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho' means for Mexico
Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho", was killed during a security operation to arrest him, Mexico's defence ministry has said.
A day after the Mexican military killed a drug lord, security forces keep up fight with cartel
Mexican security forces kept up their battle with cartel gunmen following the killing that sparked a surge in violence and put the country on edge. Authorities said more than 70 people died in the attempt to capture Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes and the aftermath.
Cartel henchmen unleash violence after top drug lord killed in Mexico
The death of the most-wanted Jalisco cartel chief sparks retaliatory violence in at least a dozen states in Mexico.
Lula meets South Korea’s Lee to deepen trade and defence ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began the official programme of his state visit to South Korea in Seoul on Monday, ahead of talks with President Lee Jae-myung expected to strengthen cooperation on trade, defence and other strategic areas.
Falkland Islander appointed new Communications Regulator of the Islands
The Falkland Islands Government has welcomed Mark Pollard as the incoming Communications Regulator. He will join the regulatory team as of Monday, and take on the role fully in April when the current incumbent, Chloe Freeman, steps down.
Who was El Mencho, Mexico's most wanted man?
The BBC's Will Grant examines the power wielded by the Jalisco drug cartel chief, who died after a clash with security forces assisted by US intelligence.
Argentina reports theft at Labour Secretariat offices in central Buenos Aires
Argentina’s government said on Sunday it had reported a theft of IT equipment and other items from offices linked to the Labour Secretariat in central Buenos Aires, launching both a federal court case and an internal probe.
IMF flags risks of outdated inflation metrics in fast-changing economies
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging countries to modernize how they measure inflation and other key indicators, integrating point-of-sale and online data to reduce “blind spots” that, the institution argues, are widening as the economy becomes more digital and
“El Mencho” killing triggers roadblocks and cartel violence across Mexico
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), triggered a wave of violence on Sunday marked by road blockades, vehicle burnings and armed incidents across multiple parts of Mexico, with Jalisco at the center
The Economic Impact of International Football Tournaments
International football tournaments arrive like travelling capitals: new signage, new security perimeters, a sudden shortage of hotel rooms. A World Cup or continental championship compresses years of planning into a few weeks of matches, but its financial footprint is wider