Earlier this month, Mexican soldiers killed six migrants when they opened fire on a pickup truck carrying 33 migrants near the Guatemalan border. The shooting occurred the night of Tuesday, Oct. 1. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, Reuters reported that local residents have cast doubt on Mexican soldiers’ account of the incident, increasing scrutiny on Mexico’s…

The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy Stryker, an updated version of the Stryker Infantry Combat Vehicle, was unveiled at AUSA 2024. Developed by Leonardo DRS and BlueHalo, the system combines advanced weapons with rapid deployment capabilities, offering a new approach to the U.S. Army’s defense against unmanned aerial systems. The vehicle features high-tech weapons,…

There are likely more than 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. today without authorization. On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump has promised to enact “mass deportations” to remove unauthorized immigrants. Trump said he would use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, which has not been used since internment camps during World War…

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) is raising concerns over a security problem that it said has plagued the southern border for months. An internal memo, obtained exclusively by NBC News on Monday, Oct. 14, said around 30% of surveillance cameras at the U.S-Mexico border are not working. The agency disclosed that 150 out of…

When Claudia Sheinbaum took office as Mexico’s first female president in over 200 years of independence, she inherited a country facing serious challenges. The 61-year-old environmental engineer and climate scientist is tasked with addressing rampant cartel violence, a massive budget deficit, and regions devastated by hurricanes. In a nation where women didn’t gain the right…

Mexico’s drug cartel problem is getting worse and it’s now impacting one of the country’s most exported fruits, limes. Growers are reportedly facing threats from cartels who are demanding a cut of their profits. Extortion by cartels has apparently gotten so severe that the Mexican government is calling in hundreds of guards to protect lime-growing…

The judge overseeing the federal election criminal case against former President Donald Trump will allow redacted evidence to be released. The evidence is currently under seal in an appendix to the 165-page filing submitted earlier this month by Special Counsel Jack Smith. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled in favor of prosecutors who wanted the appendix released…

Four mayors in Mexico are demanding more security detail. The politicians’ requests come due to safety concerns stemming from the death of newly elected Mayor Alejandro Arcos, who was reportedly murdered just days into the job. Mexican federal authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8, that the request for federal protection came just a day after…

As Hurricane Milton, the strongest Gulf of Mexico storm since 2005 nears Florida, sports teams across the state are adjusting their schedules, and in some cases relocating, to ensure safety. With mass evacuations underway, the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning have both left the area. The Buccaneers have moved the team’s…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to present her strategy to confront the country’s security problems Tuesday, Oct. 8. The country’s first woman president — inaugurated less than a week ago — is reportedly going to present a plan that will highlight law and order amid the growing violence linked to drug cartels and organized crime.  Her plan…