Severed hand believed to be from fight over drug territory - Police
Three victims reported being attacked by 20 masked men with clubs and machetes over a drug territory dispute, police said.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Ecuador president says country is at war with drug gangs
Daniel Noboa said his country was "at war" with drug gangs who are holding prison guards hostage.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Prison riot in Mexico's Tamaulipas state leaves four dead
A prison riot has left three police officers and one security guard dead and another six people injured on Tuesday in the city of Victoria in the drug gang-ravaged, border state of Tamaulipas.
Wed Jun 07 2017
Brazil drug gangs spark prison riot, at least 56 dead
The death toll could rise as authorities get a clearer idea of the rebellion, sparked by a fight between rival drug gangs.
Tue Jan 03 2017
Elite officers guarding Rio Olympics shot in slum
The incident took place in one of the sprawling slums known as favelas in the Complexo da Mare area, near the city's international airport.
Thu Aug 11 2016
At least 26 dead in Mexico drug gang violence
At least 26 people were killed in Mexico in the past 24 hours in apparent drug-related crimes, including six men shot dead whose bodies bear signs of torture, authorities said Saturday.
Sun Jan 06 2013