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Thursday, 24 September 2026
Thursday, 24 September 2026
COLOMBIA: Troops deployed to Santa Marta
On 23 September Colombia’s President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed that a military contingent would be deployed to the Caribbean port city of Santa Marta, the capital of Magdalena department, to reinforce public security.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
BRAZIL: PT requests probe into alleged US support for Bolsonaro
On 23 September Brazil’s ruling left-wing Partido dos Trabalhadores (PT) filed a request to the supreme court (STF) to investigate alleged foreign support for the campaign of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (Partido Liberal, PL), the main right-wing candidate in next month’s presidential election.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
HONDURAS: Congress toughens anti-crime measures
On 23 September Honduras’ 128-member unicameral legislature approved legislation which toughens measures against organised crime and criminal groups declared as terrorists.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
MEXICO: Morena mayor arrested in collusion crackdown
On 23 September Mexico’s Public Security Minister Omar García Harfuch announced the arrest of Miguel Sánchez Altamirano, mayor of Juchitán de Zaragoza municipality, Oaxaca state, on suspicion of ties to local organised crime group Los Cromos.
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