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.
TIFF 2026 Brings a Strong Wave of Latin American Cinema to Toronto
The Toronto International Film Festival is officially underway, and Latin American cinema has a strong presence at this year’s celebration. Running from September 10 to 20, TIFF 2026 features films and talent connected to Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala,...





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