Carlos Alberto Suástegui Villanueva, alleged leader of the Los Águilas gang, was shot dead outside Guayaquil airport in a brazen ambush. The attack comes amid a state of emergency declared in 10 provinces to combat escalating gang violence.
3 min readBolivia and the US have signed a $20 million deal to combat drug trafficking, marking a shift in relations after nearly two decades. The agreement includes training and equipment support and aligns Bolivia with the US-led Shield of the Americas security initiative.
3 min readMaria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, 21, died after being thrown from a bridge in São Paulo without a harness during a rope jumping activity. Three men have been arrested and an investigation is underway.
2 min readThe US military killed Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang, in an airstrike ordered by President Trump. The gang, accused of terrorism and criminal activities across Latin America, was targeted after years of expansion and violence.
2 min readPeru's presidential election remains extremely close with 94.9% of votes counted. Left-wing Roberto Sánchez leads narrowly over right-wing Keiko Fujimori amid ongoing vote tallying and expected recounts. Both candidates promise contrasting reforms amid concerns over crime and political instability.
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