Jalisco: Lemus & Red Code – El Mencho’s Violence Surge

Jalisco Returns to Normalcy as Violence Subsides Following Apprehension Concerns Jalisco state officials have lifted the “Red Code” security alert following a period of heightened unrest linked to anxieties surrounding the well-being of Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho,” leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). The lifting of the alert signals … Read more

Bogotá Protests: Transmilenio Closures – Feb 19, 2026

Bogotá TransMilenio Disrupted: Protests Over Extortion Claims Paralyze City Transport Bogotá’s TransMilenio bus rapid transit system faced significant disruptions on Thursday, February 19, 2026, as demonstrations erupted across the city. The protests, initially concentrated in the Soacha municipality, stem from allegations of systematic extortion targeting transport drivers and have rapidly escalated, impacting commuters and city … Read more