February 23 Mexico violence sees dozens of military troops, criminals dead after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed Mexican officials said 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed in the ensuing violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."
February 23 SEE IT: Smoke rises over Puerto Vallarta as tourists told to stay on resort Tourists in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, were told not to leave their resort as smoke was seen filling the sky above the city and a government official warned of "clashes" in the area following a federal operation.
February 23 Kingpins fall, prices don’t: How cartels defy the rules of economics Why killing drug cartel leaders barely affects prices: a look at the surprising economics behind resilient trafficking networks that operate like corporations.
February 23 BREAKING: State Department orders non-emergency US personnel to evacuate Beirut Fox News' Trey Yingst reports the latest on the evacuation order.
February 23 Iran president vows defiance as protests build against regime amid US military build up Iranian university students chanted anti-regime slogans in Tehran on Monday as nuclear talks with the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume on Thursday.
February 23 Mexico beach recently crowned best in world as cartels now torch businesses, terrorize tourist areas Mexico's top beach was recently named by Tripadvisor as cartel violence sparks travel alerts. Isla Pasion in Cozumel won top honors as security concerns now exist.
February 23 Crenshaw praises Mexican officials after 'El Mencho' death, calls cartel 'terrorist insurgency' Rep. Dan Crenshaw calls reported death of "El Mencho," head of Mexico's CJNG cartel, a major win against deadly fentanyl trafficking to U.S. streets.
February 23 State Dept orders evacuation of non-emergency US personnel from embassy in Beirut President Donald Trump's administration ordered non-essential personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday.
February 23 Trump envoy rebukes Greenland leader for rejecting hospital ship proposal Greenland rejects Trump's offer to send U.S. military hospital ship, sparking heated healthcare debate between officials over Arctic medical needs.
February 23 Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' killed, Americans warned of escalating cartel violence Former Acting DEA Administrator Derek Maltz discusses the death of notorious Mexican drug lord 'El Mencho' and the subsequent surge in cartel violence. Americans in Mexico are issued shelter-in-place orders as clashes intensify.
