Peru deploys military against violent crime wave
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
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London's Luxury Watch Crime Wave: Police Reveal Shocking Figures
Exclusive Metropolitan Police figures expose alarming rise in luxury watch thefts across London, with organised gangs targeting high-value timepieces in sophisticated operations.
Netflix Faces £170m Tax Battle in Brazil
Streaming giant Netflix confronts a massive £170 million tax dispute with Brazilian authorities over content production deductions, as subscriber growth surges in Latin America.
Colombia's Supreme Court overturns Uribe conviction
In a dramatic legal turnaround, Colombia's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of former president Álvaro Uribe for witness tampering and fraud, sending shockwaves through the nation's political landscape.
Colombia legalises assisted dying in Supreme Court ruling
In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.
Colombia warns Trump return would escalate drug war
In an exclusive interview, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro delivers a chilling prediction about the future of narcotics policy, warning that a Trump victory would plunge the Americas into a renewed and intensified drug conflict.
32 arrested in UK's biggest shoplifting operation
Major police operation targets organised crime networks behind stolen goods sales across the UK, with 32 suspects arrested and luxury items worth millions recovered.
Ohio duo arrested in 450kg beef theft attempt
Police in Ohio apprehend two men after a failed attempt to steal nearly half a tonne of beef from a local business, in what authorities are calling an unusual organised theft operation.
Bolivia Elects Right-Wing President in Historic Shift
In a stunning political reversal, free-market economist Rodrigo Paz Pereira has defeated the ruling MAS party, ending nearly two decades of socialist rule and signalling a dramatic shift in Bolivia's direction.
NCA raids in Dartford dismantle organised crime network
The National Crime Agency uncovers sophisticated criminal network in Dartford, Kent, with arrests and significant evidence seized in coordinated dawn raids.
Peru Declares Emergency Amid Widespread Protests
Peruvian President José Jerí imposes 30-day state of emergency as violent protests sweep the nation, suspending constitutional rights and deploying military forces to restore order.
Uruguay court rules against Colombia in maritime dispute
In a groundbreaking verdict, Uruguay's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ecuador in a complex maritime boundary case against Colombia, reshaping territorial waters in Latin America's Pacific region.
Trump threatens military strikes against Venezuela
Exclusive: Donald Trump threatens potential military strikes in Venezuela, citing CIA intelligence and vowing to target 'bad people' in dramatic foreign policy declaration.
Mexico's President-Elect Confronts Hurricane Crisis
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum confronts her first major challenge as Hurricane Alberto threatens Mexico's Gulf Coast, testing emergency preparedness ahead of October inauguration.
Trump's Alleged Venezuela Strike Plan Revealed
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly pressed CIA for boat attack on Venezuela during final year in office, according to former intelligence officer's explosive claims.
German police embed with PSNI in crime fight
In an unprecedented move, German federal police are embedding with the Police Service of Northern Ireland to combat sophisticated organised crime networks operating across European borders.
Mexico elects first female president Claudia Sheinbaum
In a groundbreaking political shift, Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president, marking a historic moment for gender equality in Latin American politics.
Merseyside gangsters jailed for 100+ years
Twelve members of a violent organised crime group from Merseyside have been sentenced to more than 100 years combined after police uncovered their brutal reign of terror involving chainsaws and firearms.
Latin America's Pandemic Pet Boom Reaches Record Highs
New research reveals how COVID-19 transformed pet ownership across Latin America, with Brazil leading an unprecedented surge in furry companions.
Bolsonaro Convicted: 17 Years for Coup Plot
Jair Bolsonaro faces 17 years in prison after landmark conviction for attempting to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and plotting a military coup against Lula da Silva's government.
Ramsay's Boston bar targeted by mobsters - mugshots revealed
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay finds himself entangled with organised crime as his Boston establishment becomes the target of alleged mobsters. Exclusive mugshots and court documents reveal the dramatic story behind Savin Bar & Kitchen's security crisis.
Trump's Venezuela Invasion Proposal Revealed
Exclusive details emerge of Donald Trump's controversial plan to deploy US forces against Venezuela during his presidency, as revealed by former Fox News host Pete Hegseth.
Chilling 'Kill Squad' note found in Revesby home
Shocking discovery in Sydney's Revesby as police uncover handwritten 'kill list' naming multiple targets during routine search operation. Exclusive details emerge about the investigation.
Argentina's VP Kirchner guilty in corruption case, avoids jail
Argentina's former president and current vice president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has been found guilty in corruption case but receives immunity protection, sparking political tensions across Latin America.
Argentina's Economic Crisis Deepens Under Milei
President Javier Milei confronts escalating economic turmoil as inflation soars and social unrest grows, testing his controversial austerity measures in Argentina.
Trump's Latin American Intervention Threat
As Donald Trump eyes a potential return to power, experts warn his administration could unleash aggressive interventions across Latin America, with Venezuela firmly in the crosshairs. This analysis examines the alarming implications for democracy and sove
Silvana Estrada: Music born from grief and ghosting
Mexican singer-songwriter Silvana Estrada reveals how personal heartbreak and Mexico's violence inspired her haunting new album, creating beauty from life's darkest moments.
Paraguay's Mother's Day declaration excludes LGBTQ+ families
Paraguay's Chamber of Deputies sparks outrage by declaring 'Mother's Day' as exclusively for 'pregnant women, mothers, and grandmothers,' drawing condemnation from LGBTQ+ rights groups who call it discriminatory and exclusionary.
NCA dismantles drug smuggling ring at Heathrow Airport
A sophisticated criminal network smuggling cocaine from South America into the UK via European airports has been dismantled by the National Crime Agency following a major operation at Heathrow.
Trump Hails El Salvador's Bukele as "Cool" Leader
Former US President Donald Trump has lavished praise on El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele, calling him 'cool' and commending his tough stance on crime. This endorsement signals a potential shift in US-Latin American relations and aligns with Trump's 'A
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