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Kingpin's death could mean more violence in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — One of the world's most powerful drug cartels took a major hit when soldiers killed a top kingpin in a gunbattle,…

US investigates threats against Mexican consulate

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Friday it is evaluating threats surrounding the consulate in the Mexican…

Peru: Spy husband could face fraud charges

LIMA, Peru (AP) — A Peruvian journalist whom the U.S. deported to Russia this month in a spy swap is free to return home but her…

Argentine couples wed under new gay marriage law

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — After a 27-year courtship, two men on Friday became the first gay couple to wed under Argentina's…

Troops kill senior 'capo' of mighty Mexico cartel

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Soldiers killed a top leader of the Sinaloa cartel in a raid on his posh hideout, dealing the biggest blow yet to…

Pair wanted in US woman's death deported to Panama

PANAMA CITY (AP) — A U.S. couple was deported in shackles Thursday from Nicaragua to Panama, where they face charges of killing two…

US Consulate in Ciudad Juarez closes for security

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. closed its consulate in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez on Thursday pending a security review, an…

Top Mexican drug lord killed in military raid

MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican army says one of the top three leaders of Mexico's most powerful drug cartel has been killed in a clash…

Reports: Mexican drug lord targeted in raid

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Several Mexican news organizations are reporting that a top drug cartel leader has been either been killed or arrested.

Mexican drug gunmen demand media run clips

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen who abducted four journalists in northern Mexico are demanding their media outlets broadcast videos…

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