The US Coast Guard is currently assisting Mexican navy crews in the search for three American sailors who were last heard from on April 4 near Mazatlán, Mexico. The Coast Guard has deployed a helicopter and a cutter to the area to assist in the search and is asking for the public’s help in locating the missing sailors. They are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the Ocean Bound or the three missing sailors to contact the Coast Guard Sector San Diego Command Center at (619) 278-7025.
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The U.S. Justice Department has charged 28 members and leaders of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, including three sons of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, with fentanyl trafficking, weapons and money laundering. The Chapitos are accused of fentanyl trafficking and money laundering, and more charges are expected to be filed in the future as part of the Justice Department's larger effort to combat the opioid crisis in the United States.
The U.S. Justice Department and Treasury Department have announced a major crackdown on the Sinaloa cartel, with charges filed against four sons of imprisoned drug kingpin Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán and sanctions imposed against two Chinese companies and five people in China and Guatemala. Attorney General Merrick Garland said the charges are part of a larger effort to combat the trafficking of fentanyl coming north into the U.S. while also cracking down on the trafficking of guns going south into Mexico. The Biden administration has said it is committed to strengthening cooperation with Mexico to combat the trafficking of fentanyl and other drugs.
The US Attorneys' Offices for the Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina have announced that they will not pursue federal charges in the death of Shanquella Robinson, as the available evidence does not support a federal prosecution. The US Attorneys' Offices expressed their condolences to Robinson's family and said they will continue to review the case and investigate any new evidence that may become available.
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient stone scoreboard used in a soccer-like ball game at the Mayan Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula. The circular piece is decorated with hieroglyphic writing and two players standing next to a ball. It is believed to have been used for ritualistic events to settle disputes and honor the gods, and was a popular spectator sport. This discovery provides insight into the ancient Mayan culture and is a reminder of the importance of preserving and protecting ancient sites.
Monica de Leon Barba, a 29-year-old American woman, has been missing since Nov. 29 when she was last seen walking her dog home from work in Tepatitlán, Jalisco, Mexico. Her family found her dog on the street and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to her recovery. Her brother said she was visiting Tepatitlán when she was kidnapped and her family has described the last four months as "torturous."
The Biden administration has auctioned off 73 million acres of waters in the Gulf of Mexico to offshore oil and gas drilling, drawing criticism from environmentalists who argue it contradicts the president's campaign pledge to ban new fossil fuel development on public lands. The sale is expected to generate over $1 billion in revenue and major oil companies like Chevron, Shell, and BP are expected to submit the highest bids. The Biden administration has defended the sale, arguing that it will help the U.S. transition to a clean energy economy.
At least 40 people have died and 28 have been seriously injured in a tragic fire at a migrant detention center in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. The facility was overcrowded and the victims were trapped behind padlocked doors, unable to escape the smoke. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the tragedy serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by migrants in Mexico.