Mexico’s 2026 Earthquake Drill: What to Know About Phone Alerts
Mexico is preparing for its annual National Drill, a nationwide earthquake preparedness exercise that will test emergency alerts sent directly to cell phones.
Colombia Advances to U-20 Women’s World Cup Quarterfinals
Colombia's women's U-20 national team edged Poland 1-0 in a tense, low-scoring match to reach the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup, where they'll face Nigeria next.
Brazil, US Restart Tariff Talks After Lula-Trump Call
Presidents Lula da Silva and Donald Trump spoke by phone, reopening negotiations over the steep US tariffs imposed on Brazilian exports.
Mexico Dismantles $195M Drug Lab in Michoacán
Mexican security forces destroyed a large clandestine drug laboratory in Michoacán, estimated to be worth 3.324 billion pesos (roughly $195 million USD), dealing a blow to organized crime in the region.
Mexico’s Top Court Backs Chihuahua’s Spanish-Only Rule
Mexico's Supreme Court upheld a Chihuahua state law requiring schools to teach 'correct' Spanish, effectively barring gender-inclusive language such as 'todes' or the use of 'x' and '@' as gender-neutral endings.
Venezuela Oil Deal Reveals US War Pretext, Editorial Argues
A Mexican newspaper editorial says the newly announced US-Venezuela oil agreement exposes as false the justifications Washington used to threaten military action against Caracas.
Eight Held in Bogotá Professor’s Gang-Linked Murder
Colombian prosecutors have arrested eight alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang accused of luring and killing university professor Kevin Santiago Ángel in Bogotá last May.
Kuwait Reports Missile, Drone Attack; Bahrain Sounds Air Alert
Kuwait said it detected missiles and drones in its airspace, prompting neighboring Bahrain to activate an air defense alert amid renewed tension in the Gulf region.
US Warns Canada Over Fresh Tariffs and Import Bans
Washington has signaled it may impose new tariffs and import restrictions on Canadian goods, deepening trade tensions between the two North American neighbors.
Colombia Hits 204 Bombings in 2026 After Cúcuta Car Blast
A car bomb outside a police station in Los Patios, near Cúcuta, killed one person and wounded 11 others, pushing Colombia's 2026 tally of explosive attacks to at least 204 as authorities blame the ELN guerrilla group.