Latin America - Page 21

May 23, 2024

4 arrested after Greek authorities dismantle international cocaine trafficking ring

Greek authorities, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, have dismantled an criminal group trafficking cocaine from Latin America to Europe.

May 18, 2024

Argentina's Milei shuts up critics with miracle turnaround of economy, strong security policies

Argentina elected Javier Milei as the country struggled with some of the highest inflation in the world, seeking radical change in the face of crisis.

May 10, 2024

At least 90 injured after passenger train hits boxcar, derails in Argentine capital

At least 90 people were injured Friday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after a passenger train derailed after striking an empty boxcar on the tracks.

May 8, 2024

WATCH: Notorious Colombian criminal allegedly masterminded, escaped in mass jailbreak

Retired Army Major Juan Carlos Rodriguez recently earned parole on condition he would assist the police in cracking down on military ties to the cartels.

May 3, 2024

Colombia cuts diplomatic relations with Israel, but its military relies on Israeli technology

Colombia has ended diplomatic relations with Israel despite its military relying on Israeli equipment. It is unclear how the end of relations will affect trade between the countries.

May 1, 2024

Mexican police say 5 dead after consuming toxic substance in Santeria 'power' ritual

Five people were found dead in southern Mexico's Oaxaca state after consuming a lethal combination of unspecified substances, police said Wednesday.

April 30, 2024

Top UN court rejects request for Germany to halt military aid to Israel

The top U.N. court, in a 15-1 vote, has rejected Nicaragua's request to order that Germany halt aid to Israel and renew funding to the U.N. aid agency in Gaza.

April 30, 2024

Colombia's president says hundreds of thousands of pieces of ammunition have gone missing from military bases

Hundreds of thousands of pieces of ammunition, including grenades and anti-tank missiles, have gone missing from Colombian military bases, according to President Gustavo Petro.

April 30, 2024

Armed men kill patient at Mexican hospital

Armed men reportedly killed a 23-year-old patient at a hospital in central Mexico on Tuesday, prosecutors in the state of Morelos confirmed.

April 30, 2024

Mexico takes Ecuador to top UN court over embassy raid in Quito

Mexico has taken Ecuador to the top U.N. court, accusing the nation of violating international law by storming the Mexican Embassy. The raid occurred on April 5.