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Ecuador Judge Killed in Machala as Probe Examines Escort Lapse and Narco Retaliation

The case spotlights gaps in protections for threatened judges in a region fought over by drug gangs.

Brazil’s Supreme Court Convicts Brazão Brothers for Ordering Marielle Franco’s Assassination

Santiago Gallón Henao, Figure Linked to Andrés Escobar Case, Reported Killed in Mexico

Philippine Mayor Survives RPG Ambush as Police Kill Three Suspects and Pursue a Fourth

Corsican Nationalist Alain Orsoni Killed at Mother's Funeral as New Anti-Organized-Crime Office Takes Case

Alain Orsoni Killed by Long-Range Shot at Mother's Funeral in Corsica, Shooter at Large

Former Corsican Nationalist Leader Alain Orsoni Shot Dead at His Mother’s Funeral

Alain Orsoni Killed by Long-Range Shot at Mother’s Funeral in Corsica

Hitman Jailed for Life Over Edinburgh Hogmanay Pub Murder

Mexico Arrests Alleged Plotter in Uruapan Mayor’s Assassination

Michoacán Names 17-Year-Old as Uruapan Mayor’s Killer, Links Case to Organized Crime

Sollacaro Assassination Trial Opens as Court Splits Off Santoni Case and Orders Closed-Door Hearings

Chiapas Prosecutors Identify Suspected Gunman in Pichucalco Café Killing of Lawyer Rafael Vila

Top Federal Prosecutor Gunned Down in Reynosa as Authorities Probe Cartel Retaliation

Two Held Over Fatal Goult Wedding Shooting as Manhunt Continues

Christmas Fair Organizer Assassinated During Festival in Southern Mexico

Over 100 Linked to Marseille's DZ Mafia Indicted in Major Crackdown

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang's Plot Against Aftab Poonawala Unveiled

Man Convicted in Investigation Obstruction of Rio Councilwoman Marielle Franco's Assassination