Page 16 - El Comercio News Today

Faced with the growing presence of illegal armed groups on the Colombian-Ecuadorian border, the Ecuadorian Armed Forces intensified security and controls in the region to prevent these groups from crossing into Ecuadorian territory, the Ecuadorian Armed Forces’ Joint Command said via Twitter.

August in the Americas: A round up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Following the confirmation of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League groups on Thursday, Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has jokingly issued a warning to an Argentina star about Lionel Messi. 

Ecuadorian authorities remain steadfast in their fight against narcotrafficking and organized crime. The ongoing and coordinated work of the Attorney General’s Office and the National Police has led to record levels of drug seizures.

Mexico is now the deadliest country for journalists as another Mexican journalist was shot dead in Guerrero state.

Perus one-house Congress Thursday denied President Pedro Castillo Terrones permission to attend the inauguration of Colombias new President Gustavo Petro in Bogota on Aug. 7. Castillo had filed for clearance to be out of the country between Aug. 6 to 8, as per Article 102 of the Constitution.

A musical sensation and a meme, the viral track "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" has a surprising origin story based on a Peruvian political scandal.

A musical sensation and a meme, the viral track "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" has a surprising origin story based on a Peruvian political scandal.

A musical sensation and a meme, the viral track "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" has a surprising origin story based on a Peruvian political scandal.

A musical sensation and a meme, the viral track "Mi Bebito Fiu Fiu" has a surprising origin story based on a Peruvian political scandal.