South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 31, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: District of Arizona Charges 257 Individuals for Immigration-Related Criminal Conduct this Week
Source: Office of United States Attorneys PHOENIX, Ariz. – During the week of enforcement operations from May 24, 2025, through May 30, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona brought immigration-related criminal charges against 257 individuals. Specifically, the United States filed 125 cases in which aliens illegally re-entered the United States, and […]
MIL-OSI Security: Mexico City-Based Attorney Pleads Guilty in $52 Million Dollar Sinaloa Cartel Money Laundering Scheme
Source: Office of United States Attorneys SAN DIEGO – Hector Alejandro Paez Garcia, a Mexico City-based attorney, has pleaded guilty in federal court, admitting that he and others conspired to transport, transmit, and transfer tens of millions of dollars in drug trafficking proceeds from the United States to Mexico. Paez’s plea is part of a […]
MIL-OSI Security: Three Admit to Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Three people have admitted to working in a large-scale drug operation in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. Juan Carlos Suarez-Lugo, age 55, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Alexis Alvarado, age 38, of Ranson, West Virginia, each pled guilty to conspiracy to […]
MIL-OSI USA: CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT’S DISTURBING RULING TO REVOKE LEGAL STATUS OF MORE THAN 500,000 MIGRANTS
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Yvette D Clarke (9th District of New York) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: “I am truly outraged by the Supreme Court’s morally bankrupt and legally absurd decision to rubber […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Bolivia
Source: IMF – News in Russian May 30, 2025 Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV consultation[1] for Bolivia on May 2. The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared for this consultation.[2] Bolivia’s real GDP growth has moderated to 2.1 percent in […]
MIL-OSI USA News: MADE IN THE USA: President Trump’s Vision is Revitalizing American Industry
Source: US Whitehouse President Donald J. Trump heads to Pennsylvania today, where he’ll champion the partnership he brokered between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel — a $14 billion investment that will create at least 70,000 jobs and ensure steel is made in America for decades to come. AMERICAN JOBS, AMERICAN STEEL. The landmark agreement comes […]
MIL-OSI USA: Father and son indicted for providing material support to Mexican cartel engaged in terrorism following ICE Rio Grande Valley, federal partner investigation
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Two family members with ties to South Texas have been charged with allegedly conspiring to materially support a Mexican cartel previously designated as a foreign terrorist organization, conspiracy to commit money laundering and related smuggling charges, following an investigation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the Opening Session of the International Conference for Glaciers’ Preservation [as delivered]
Source: United Nations secretary general Your Excellency Mr. Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, Your Excellency, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mr. Shehbaz Sharif, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to extend my warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Tajikistan for convening this High-Level International Conference […]
MIL-OSI USA: United States Secures the Extraditions of Individuals Accused of Violent and Other Serious Crimes from Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Israel, Kenya, Kosovo, Malaysia, Mauritius,
Source: US State of North Dakota United States Also Returned International Fugitives Wanted for Terrorism, Murder, Attempted Murder and Child Sexual Abuse to Canada, India, and Mexico Note: The defendants whose names are underlined hyperlink to press releases. WASHINGTON — Extensive coordination between the Justice Department and law enforcement authorities in Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Welch Statement on Supreme Court Decision Revoking Humanitarian Migrant Programs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) BURLINGTON, VT—Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to effectively deport more than 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti who fled war, political persecution, humanitarian crises, and failed economies to migrate lawfully to America through the humanitarian parole process. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the […]
MIL-OSI Security: United States Secures the Extraditions of Individuals Accused of Violent and Other Serious Crimes from Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, Germany, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Israel, Kenya, Kosovo, Malaysia, Mauritius,
Source: United States Attorneys General 1 United States Also Returned International Fugitives Wanted for Terrorism, Murder, Attempted Murder and Child Sexual Abuse to Canada, India, and Mexico Note: The defendants whose names are underlined hyperlink to press releases. WASHINGTON — Extensive coordination between the Justice Department and law enforcement authorities in Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Georgia, Guatemala, […]
MIL-OSI USA: DHS Releases Statement on Major SCOTUS Victory for Trump Administration and the American People on Ending the CHNV Parole Program
Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency Headline: DHS Releases Statement on Major SCOTUS Victory for Trump Administration and the American People on Ending the CHNV Parole Program lass=”text-align-center”>CHNV was an unlawful scheme to unleash over 530,000 poorly vetted aliens into AmericaWASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secured a legal victory in its effort […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Committee on the Rights of the Child Closes Ninety-Ninth Session after Adopting Concluding Observations on Reports of Brazil, Indonesia, Iraq, Norway, Qatar and Romania
Source: United Nations – Geneva The Committee on the Rights of the Child this afternoon closed its ninety-ninth session after adopting its concluding observations on the reports of Brazil, Indonesia, Iraq, Norway, Qatar and Romania under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as well as the report on Brazil’s efforts to implement the Optional Protocol […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Central America and Dominican Republic: Regional Intergovernmental Organizations strengthen national disaster risk reduction financing strategies
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) has collaborated with the Coordination Centre for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America (CEPREDENAC) and the Council of Ministers of Finance of Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic (COSEFIN) to enhance disaster risk reduction (DRR) financing across Central […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: A model for infrastructure resilience: Lessons from Bhutan, Chile, Costa Rica, Madagascar and Tonga
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction Modelled costs indicate that global annual average losses to infrastructure exceed $700 billion, with lower-income countries 1disproportionately affected. These losses frequently erase development gains, undermining long-term progress. Strengthening the resilience of infrastructure is essential to achieving the objectives of the Sendai Framework-particularly Target D-and the Sustainable Development Goals. Societies depend […]
MIL-OSI USA: With Over $42 BILLION In Vital Broadband Funding Still Held Up By Trump Administration, Leader Schumer, Ranking Member Cantwell, And Senator Luján Demand Admin Stop The Delays & Immediately Release The Funding Into American Communities; Senators Say 25 Million Americans Still Lack High-Speed Internet As Bipartisan Funding Lingers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington, D.C. – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), along with Commerce Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), sent the following letter to Commerce Secretary Lutnick and President Trump demanding that the Commerce Department immediately release the $42 billion […]
MIL-OSI USA: Luján Leads Senate Democrats Urging Additional Funding to Keep Communities Safe
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led 29 Senate Democrats in urging the Senate Committee on Appropriations to fund the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program at a minimum of $270 million for Fiscal Year 2026. Amid a nationwide shortage […]
MIL-OSI Video: The Week at State – new visa policies, Memorial Day, Syria and Venezuela Updates
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements) This week at State: – Secretary Rubio announces new visa policies that put America first – We recognize the sacrifice of our Nation’s fallen heroes on Memorial Day – Ambassador Thomas Barrack is now Presiden Trump’s Special Envoy to Syria – We warn U.S. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Three Defendants Sentenced and Another Pleads Guilty for Roles in Transnational Drug Trafficking Operation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Three individuals from Pennsylvania, Washington, and Arizona were sentenced, and another individual from Ohio pleaded guilty, in federal court on May 28, 2025, to charges of violating federal narcotics and money laundering laws in relation to a transnational drug trafficking organization (DTO), Acting United States Attorney […]
MIL-OSI Security: New Mexico Man Indicted in El Paso for Drug, Firearm and Murder Charges
Source: Office of United States Attorneys EL PASO, Texas – A New Mexico man is in federal custody after being indicted by a federal grand jury in El Paso in 2021 and expelled to the U.S. by Mexican authorities earlier this week. Jaime Renteria-Fernandez, 31, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is charged in a superseding indictment […]