Aler Baldomero Samayoa, accused of leading the drug trafficking group Los Huistas, was arrested in Mexico for allegedly smuggling US-bound cocaine from South America to Mexican cartels. His capture resulted from joint efforts by Guatemala, the US, and Mexico. He is currently in a Guatemala City jail awaiting extradition to the US. The US embassy hailed his arrest as a major step in the fight against drug trafficking. Samayoa, 58, stated he would accept the charges to expedite the process.
Powerful 7.2 Earthquake Shakes Peru, Felt as Far as Lima
A powerful earthquake struck southern Peru on Thursday afternoon, sending residents into the streets as shaking was felt across several parts of the country, including Lima. The U.S. Geological Survey measured the earthquake at magnitude 6.7, while Peru’s Geophysical...





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