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Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero arrested

July 16, 2022 World Justice News 0

Mexican drugs lord Rafael Caro Quintero, who is on the US most wanted list, has been arrested in the western Sinaloa state, the Mexican Navy says. Mr Quintero, who is accused of kidnapping, torturing and […]

Police dog uncovers 5,000lbs of meth – one of the biggest busts in San Diego history

July 12, 2022 World Justice News 0

More than 5,000lbs (2,200kg) of meth has been discovered hidden in a truck at the US-Mexico border in a “record-breaking” seizure, authorities have said. Believed to be one of the largest methamphetamine busts in San […]

Huge drugs tunnel connecting US and Mexico found

May 17, 2022 World Justice News 0

A huge drugs tunnel has been found running from Tijuana in Mexico to a warehouse in San Diego in the US. With a length of 1,744ft (531m), the passage had a rail track, electricity and […]

Mexico shooting: At least 19 killed at cockfighting pit

March 28, 2022 World Justice News 0

At least 19 people have been killed in an armed attack in the state of Michoacán, in western Mexico, officials say. Gunmen swooped down on an illegal cockfighting pit in the community of Las Tinajas […]

Mexico violence: Gunmen attack wake, then target funeral

February 14, 2022 World Justice News 0

Gunmen in Mexico have killed nine people mourning the death of a man who died in jail last week, officials say. The nine were killed in two attacks in the northern city of Ciudad Juárez. […]

Two Canadians shot dead at upscale Mexican resort

January 23, 2022 World Justice News 0

Two Canadians have been shot dead and another injured after a dispute among guests at a hotel resort near Cancún, Mexico, local security officials say. Gunfire erupted on Friday at the Hotel Xcaret Mexico in […]

Mexico drug lord ‘The Viceroy’ sentenced to 28 years

September 15, 2021 World Justice News 0

A court in Mexico has sentenced the former leader of one of the country’s biggest drug trafficking cartels to 28 years in jail. Vicente Carrillo Fuentes took over control of the Juárez cartel after his […]

Mexico decriminalises abortion in landmark ruling

September 7, 2021 World Justice News 0

Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that criminal penalties for terminating pregnancies are unconstitutional. The ruling, for the northern state of Coahuila, prevents women from being prosecuted for getting an abortion. Abortion is currently severely restricted […]

US court rules asylum seekers must stay in Mexico

August 25, 2021 World Justice News 0

The US Supreme Court has ordered President Joe Biden to reinstate a policy of making asylum seekers stay in Mexico while claims are processed. The policy was put in place by his predecessor, Donald Trump, […]

Mexico sues US gun manufacturers over arms trafficking

August 5, 2021 World Justice News 0

The Mexican government has sued some of the biggest US gun manufacturers, accusing them of fuelling bloodshed through reckless business practices. The lawsuit alleges that the companies knew they were contributing to illegal arms trafficking, […]

Australia

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

April 7, 2026 0

Australia’s most-decorated living soldier has been charged over allegations he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Ben Roberts-Smith – who left the defence force in 2013 – was arrested at Sydney airport on Tuesday and will […]

Human Rights

‘The gravest crime against humanity’: What does the UN vote on slavery mean?

March 28, 2026 0

The United Nations General Assembly this week overwhelmingly backed a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade “the gravest crime against humanity”. Welcoming the vote, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that the wealth of many Western […]

Human Rights

Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years

March 21, 2026 0

A Tunisian court has sentenced human rights activist Saadia Mosbah to eight years in prison and fined her £26,000 ($35,000). Mosbah, who leads the anti-racism group Mnèmty, had been charged with money laundering and illicit […]