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Mexico

Mexican Jalisco cartel may survive El Mencho's demise, experts warn

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Spain

Spain seizes 10 tonnes of cocaine in largest-ever maritime bust

The National Police intercepted a merchant ship in the Atlantic with 9,994 kilos of cocaine hidden in salt. Thirteen people have been arrested following an international operation supported by the DEA and the NCA.

Venezuela

US strikes five more alleged narcoboats killing at least eight

The latest attacks bring the total number of known boat strikes to 35 and the number of people killed to at least 115 since early September, according to official figures.

Venezuela

US narcoboat strikes kill five more amid mounting Venezuela tensions

US forces killed five in narcoboat strikes Thursday, bringing the total deaths to 104 since September, following the US president's order to blockade sanctioned Venezuelan tankers in further escalation of tensions with Venezuela.

Venezuela

Former Venezuelan spy chief links Maduro's regime to narco-terrorism

Hugo Carvajal, former Venezuelan intelligence chief, has accused Nicolás Maduro's government of being a "narco-terrorist organisation" and offered to cooperate with US authorities.

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Travel News

Venezuela withdraws permits from 6 airlines for cancelling flights

The Maduro government has revoked the operating permits of Iberia, TAP, Avianca, Latam Colombia, Turkish Airlines and Gol after a 48-hour ultimatum expired. The airlines had suspended their routes following the US warning about the risks in the airspace.

USA

US confirms deadly attack in the Caribbean

The Trump Administration confirm a deadly attack in Caribbean waters that left four dead on 10 November, bringing to 80 the number of people killed in 'Operation Southern Spear'. The US president announces that he had “sort of made up" his "mind” on further military action against Venezuela.

World News

Latest US strike on alleged narco-boat in Caribbean kills three

The latest US strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean killed three people, bringing the total death toll to 69 amid ongoing tensions with the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

Portugal

Portugal intercepts narco-submarine en route to Iberian peninsula

Portuguese authorities intercepted a drug-carrying vessel in the Atlantic Ocean with 1.7 tonnes of cocaine destined for European markets. Four crew members were arrested.

Spain

Spanish police arrest Camorra-linked gang leader over drug trafficking

The detainee, whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of belonging to a criminal organisation from the Marano area of Naples.

World News

US deploys F-35 jets to Puerto Rico amid escalating Venezuela tensions

Five US F-35 fighter jets landed in Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela. Separately, Caracas said 18 armed US Navy personnel raided a tuna boat sailing in Venezuelan waters.

USA

Trump says US strike on Venezuelan drug boat kills 11 narco-terrorists

The strike comes after Trump beefed up US naval presence in international waters near Latin America as his administration looks to combat the threats posed by drug cartels and curb the flow of narcotics coming into the United States.

World News

US arrests Sinaloa drug cartel leaders after they turn themselves in

The capos belonging to one of Mexico's most powerful and violent organised crime syndicates surrendered themselves in Texas.

Denmark

Copenhagen residents dismantle Christiania's drug market

In the words of the Mayor of Copenhagen, for Christiania to exist, drug dealing and clashes have to stop. Residents have taken initiative.

World News

Ecuador's armed forces raid prisons in bid to stamp out gang violence

Soldiers and police intervened on Sunday in several prisons in Ecuador in search of weapons, ammunition and explosives and to restore order amid an unprecedented surge of violence in the country.

Mexico

Shootouts in northern Mexican town kill 21, fueling debate on cartels

Clashes between police and suspected cartel gunmen in a northern Mexican town killed 21 people this weekend, authorities said, adding fuel to a debate sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump, who has vowed to designate the gangs as terrorists.