In Peru, criminal gangs are targeting schools in poor neighborhoods for extortion The president of one of Lima's largest parent-teacher associations says at least 1,000 schools in the Peruvian capital are being extorted and that most are caving into the demands of the gangs. John Otis
Political tensions worry some in community on Canadian island off coast of Maine Canadians on Campobello Island can't get to the rest of their country without going through the U.S. It's been that way for decades. New political tensions have some in the small community worried. Ari Snider
Haiti's gangs have 'near-total control' of the capital, U.N. says An estimated 90% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now under control of criminal groups who are expanding attacks not only into surrounding areas but beyond into previously peaceful areas. The Associated Press
Arrest of Mexican drug lord last year unleashes deadly regional war The arrest last summer of Mexico's most elusive drug lord set off a bloody regional war, leaving more than 1,000 dead and more than 1,000 missing. NPR reports from the state of Sinaloa. Eyder Peralta
Cartel violence in Sinaloa, Mexico, leaves 20 dead, including 4 decapitated bodies A bloody war for control between two factions of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel has turned the city of Culiacan into an epicenter of cartel violence. The Associated Press
Canadian prime minister says U.S. trade talks resume after Canada rescinded tech tax President Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country." The Associated Press
More than a thousand schools in Peru have faced threats from criminal gangs In the South American nation of Peru, going to school can mean going up against gangsters. Criminals demanding extortion payments are threatening to blow up schools and kill their teachers. John Otis
Some families along U.S. border cross into Mexico to save money on grocery shopping Inflation has fallen slightly but prices at the grocery store are still higher than they were before the pandemic. Along the U.S. southern border, some families find savings by shopping in Mexico. Angela Kocherga
Some families along U.S. border cross into Mexico to save money on grocery shopping Inflation has fallen slightly but prices at the grocery store are still higher than they were before the pandemic. Along the U.S. southern border, some families find savings by shopping in Mexico. Angela Kocherga
Trump to attend G7 summit in Canada President Trump will attend the Group of Seven political and economic summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada. Ayesha Rascoe