Link to article: https://www.nytimescom/2026/09/09/world/americas/ecuador-los-tiguerones-terroristhtml On Marko Rubio’s September 9th visit to Quito he announced that the U.S. had designated the Ecuadorian gang Los Tigurones as a Foreign terrorist Organization. He accused it of helping Mexican cartels move illicit drugs and carrying out attacks against civilians, police, and journalists. The gang, which emerged in the late 2010’s in Guayaquil became infamous… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/09/americas/drones-crime-latin-america-latam-intl This article discusses the rapid rise of drone usage by organized crimes across Latin America. ACLED data shows that armed-drone incidents have skyrocketed, with most occurring since January 2025. Drones started out as a way to smuggle drugs and phones into Brazilian prisons, but they are now being used for surveillance, conspiracy, and coordinated attacks. Cartels… Read more »
Link to Article: https://www.politico.com/news/2026/09/08/lutnick-heads-to-mexico-as-trade-talks-advance-01067949 This article discusses Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s upcoming trip to Mexico to meet President Claudia Sheinbaum and the Economy Secretary, Marcelo Ebrard, on Wednesday to talk about United States tariffs on Mexican autos and metals. Mexico has watched from the sidelines of the intensifying tariff fight between the U.S. and Canada but remains affected by it… Read more »
