U.S. Border Patrol agents in the Laredo, Texas, area are on high alert following the arrest of Carlos Treviño, a top leader of the Cartel del Noreste, also known as “El Bola.” Treviño, captured by Mexican authorities on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, is a key figure involved in kidnappings, extortion and drug…

Florida’s beaches have become unexpected hotspots for illegal drug discoveries in recent weeks. In the latest incident, vacationers at the Islands of Islamorada resort in the Florida Keys found a package containing 16 bricks of suspected cocaine. The bricks, each wrapped in blue tape and adorned with a picture of a beach buggy were promptly…

Two high-stakes operations unfolded in the Pacific Ocean as Mexico’s navy chased down speedboats carrying a massive load of illegal cargo. During these raids, the navy seized more than 15,800 pounds of suspected cocaine, capturing footage of helicopters and patrol boats in pursuit of drug-laden speedboats. In the first operation, naval officers intercepted three speedboats…

Marine biologists announced on Tuesday, July 23, that sharks off of the coast of Brazil have tested positive for high levels of cocaine. The scientists tested 13 Brazilian sharp nose sharks caught on the shores near Rio de Janeiro and found the fish had high levels of cocaine in their muscles and livers. Researchers said…

Local authorities in Miami, Florida, vowed to review and improve security protocols after thousands of ticketless fans stormed the gates of Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ahead of the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia on Sunday, July 14. The resulting chaos caused officials to delay the start of the game 75 minutes…

Panama installed barbed wire along the Darién Gap to strengthen border security amid a surge of migrants heading to the U.S. The move follows an agreement with the U.S. to manage migration through the jungle corridor. Newly inaugurated President José Raúl Mulino is committed to closing this major pathway for migrants. Despite the new barriers,…

Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., said the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, which has caused devastation in Central and South America, is now linked to human smuggling and sex trafficking in the U.S. The gang has been connected to violence in New York, Chicago and potentially Miami, among other places. Murders, sex trafficking, kidnappings, and money…

The latest solution to address the surge of migrants at the U.S. southern border could involve shipping hundreds of Latin Americans overseas. However, Greece and Italy are denying a CBS report on Thursday, May 30, that claimed the Biden administration was working with the countries on a plan to send migrants over. The CBS report…

In an effort to contain the recent outbreak of bird flu, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has implemented new regulations for lactating dairy cows. As of Monday, April 29, the cows must test negative for the virus before being transported across state lines. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported on Friday, April…

Last year, more than 500,000 people crossed the Darién Gap on the Panama-Colombia border, a major route for U.S.-bound migrants. This jungle route is a critical issue for politicians in Central and South America as well as the U.S. For José Raúl Mulino, a Panamanian presidential frontrunner, addressing it could be key to winning office.…