Family of Colombian man killed in U.S. strike files human rights challenge In a petition to the premier human rights watchdog in the Americas, the first challenge to U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats argues that the death was an extrajudicial killing. The Associated Press
El Chapo's son details abduction of a Sinaloa boss in his guilty plea deal Joaquín Guzmán López, the 39-year-old son of former Sinaloa cartel kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, pleaded guilty to two counts of drug trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise in U.S. court. The Associated Press
'A giant game of chicken': Trump's Venezuela standoff edges toward conflict As Washington escalates pressure on Venezuela, any push for regime change risks becoming a costly, dangerous gamble — not the quick fix President Trump might hope for. John Otis
U.S. designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles a foreign terrorist designation The U.S. has officially labeled Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles, allegedly led by President Nicolás Maduro and top officials, a foreign terrorist organization. Juana Summers
U.S. set to label Maduro-tied Cartel de los Soles as a terror organization President Trump's administration is set to ramp up pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro designating Cartel de los Soles as a terrorist organization. But the entity is not a cartel per se. The Associated Press
Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested for allegedly plotting escape ahead of prison term Brazil's Supreme Court ordered the arrest of Jair Bolsonaro, with a judge claiming the former president was intent on escaping as he was set to begin his prison sentence for leading a coup attempt. The Associated Press
Fire prompts evacuations at U.N. climate talks in Brazil; 13 suffer smoke inhalation Officials say a fire that spread through pavilions being used for U.N. climate talks in Brazil has prompted evacuations on the next-to-last day of the conference. The Associated Press
Venezuela's president says he's ready for direct talks with Washington Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has offered talks with Washington as President Trump refuses to rule out sending troops into the country, raising tensions across the region. Carrie Kahn
Ecuador rejects U.S. military bases in major defeat for President Noboa Ecuadorians have decisively rejected a series of referendum measures, including plans for U.S. military bases and constitutional changes, handing President Daniel Noboa a major political setback amid rising gang violence. Carrie Kahn
Ecuador votes on whether it will let the U.S. put military bases in the country Voters in Ecuador will decide today whether to allow foreign military bases to return to the country. The referendum comes as U.S. forces are carrying out strikes on alleged drug boats in the region. Carrie Kahn
