The alarming rise of violence in Sinaloa, as authorities count the dead, obscures underlying governmental needs, suggesting a worsening crisis in Mexican law enforcement.
Disappearance of eight young people and the silence of three states highlights opacity of crime in Mexico
Young people disappeared in Oaxaca without action from authorities while a vehicle containing bodies was found, highlighting a severe systemic response issue.
Daniel Noboa, Ecuador's center-right president, is navigating re-election challenges after a tumultuous 15 months in power, succeeding amid accusations of embezzlement against former president Guillermo Lasso.