‘El Wicho,’ Los Reyes Cartel Leader in Michoacán, Killed in Army Operation
El Wicho, second-in-command of the Cártel de Los Reyes in Michoacán, was killed in an Army operation on 31 August....
September 1, 2026Section
Security
News on Security from Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Three Colombian Police Officers Seized on a Road in Catatumbo
Three Colombian police officers were kidnapped on the Cucuta-Ocana road. The defense ministry blames the ELN, but no group claimed...
August 18, 2026
Colombia Kills Bomb Expert ‘Max Max’ in Jamundí
Colombia's army killed bomb expert alias Max Max in Jamundí as President de la Espriella claims his first big security...
August 13, 2026
Federal Police Hit an Organized-Crime Grip on Elections in Ceará
Operation Omerta saw Brazil's Federal Police make 14 arrests in Sobral, Ceará, over an organized-crime group accused of capturing local...
August 11, 2026
SOUTHCOM Builds a Standing Anti-Cartel Command for Latin America
SOUTHCOM activated Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere as a standing anti-cartel HQ for Latin America, while Mexico stays under NORTHCOM....
August 11, 2026
Carlos Manzo Murder: Mexico Captures Alleged Mastermind ‘El R1’
El R1, the alleged mastermind of the Carlos Manzo murder, was captured on 30 July 2026, the 31st arrest in...
July 31, 2026
Uruguay Buys Embraer Super Tucano Fleet for US$100M
Uruguay invests US$100M in six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano aircraft plus a simulator, retiring the A-37B Dragonfly after 50 years...
July 23, 2026
Colombia Military Service: 2008-Born Men Face 2026 Draft
Colombia’s compulsory military service reaches the generation born in 2008, who turn 18 in 2026 — a year in uniform,...
July 23, 2026
Colombia’s De la Espriella Gives Gangs 30-Day Ultimatum
Colombia’s president-elect, Abelardo De la Espriella, plans to be sworn in at a Cauca army base and gives armed groups...
July 23, 2026