A Mexican aid flotilla departed for Cuba on March 21, 2026, to deliver supplies as the island nation faces a worsening economic situation under a tightening US fuel blockade.
Intelligence briefings warn of extremist threats to the 2026 FIFA World Cup as U.S. security preparations lag due to delayed $625 million in federal grants. The funds, approved in July 2025, were recently announced to be distributed by FEMA, but officials say the delay complicates security planning.
Mexican authorities captured Omar Oswaldo Torres, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel’s Los Mayos faction, in a raid in Culiacan that left 11 people dead. The operation occurred amid broader efforts to combat cartel violence in Mexico.