National Security

In a rare display of firm judicial action, ten cartel-linked criminals received unprecedented sentences totaling over 141 years in prison for violent crimes at a cartel-run ranch in Mexico, exposing the brutal reality and law enforcement challenges in the drug war.

The United States formally requests extradition of José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias ‘Fito,’ leader of Ecuador’s largest criminal cartel Los Choneros—a critical step in combating transnational drug trafficking networks threatening American security.

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Mexican cartel brutality exposed with 141-year sentences for 10 men, but systemic government inaction and local official complicity highlight deeper rot.

Brazil and India demand seats on the UN Security Council, condemning current members for promoting conflicts—yet their call reveals a deeper struggle over global power and sovereignty.

The TSA’s new policy to stop mandatory shoe removal for airport security checkpoints signals a shift after nearly two decades, raising questions about whether convenience is overtaking safety in America’s air travel.

The Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Honduran nationals reveals the urgent need to prioritize America’s sovereignty and enforce immigration laws, as thousands face uncertain futures amid Honduras’ ongoing crises.

Caricom’s leadership brands Haiti’s chaos not just a local issue but a regional emergency, exposing dangerous failures in governance and international support.

The Northern District of Illinois court delays the scheduled guilty plea hearing for Ovidio Guzmán, son of notorious cartel leader El Chapo, raising questions about justice and accountability in high-profile drug trafficking cases.

Chinese operatives linked to China’s Ministry of State Security hacked multiple U.S. universities to steal sensitive COVID-19 research, threatening American scientific leadership and national security.