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Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:24:00 GMT
“El Mencho” killing triggers roadblocks and cartel violence across Mexico
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), triggered a wave of violence on Sunday marked by road blockades, vehicle burnings and armed incidents across...

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:09:00 GMT
Peru’s transitional government rules out pardons after Pedro Castillo clemency request
Peru’s transitional government said on Friday it has no plans “pending or scheduled” to grant presidential clemency, including pardons, one day after former president Pedro Castillo filed a request seeking such relief.

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:39:00 GMT
Peru's congress names José María Balcázar interim president
Peru’s Congress late Wednesday elected José María Balcázar, an 83-year-old lawmaker from Peru Libre, as the country’s interim president following the removal of President José Jerí amid allegations tied to undisclosed ...

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:23:00 GMT
Peru’s Congress heads to runoff vote to pick José Jerí’s successor
Peru’s Congress moved to a second-round vote to elect a new head of the legislature, who will automatically become president after José Jerí was removed on Tuesday amid allegations of influence peddling and suspicious links...

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:04:00 GMT
Marco Rubio holds discreet contacts with Raúl Castro’s grandson, Axios reports
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held discreet talks with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, the grandson and caretaker of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, bypassing official Cuban government channels, Axios reported, c...

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