Global Update Preview: Mexico’s President Denies New D.E.A. Partnership Against Cartels
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August 19, 2025, 2:09 p.m. Eastern time

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Men in camouflage uniforms with weapons and helmets stand on both sides of caution tape on a road in a rural area.

Mexico’s President Denies New D.E.A. Partnership Against Cartels

The D.E.A. announced “a major new initiative” with Mexico to fight cartels. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said that was news to her.

Places mentioned: Mexico

Seated portrait of Kwame Nkrumah in a jacket and tie, with a man standing in the background.

Opinion | The Man Who Saw the Future of Africa

As the world’s powers turn away from the continent, Kwame Nkrumah’s vision for Africa may hold the key to realizing its potential today.

Places mentioned: West Africa

A person clad in protective gear sprays insecticide from a hose connected to a backpack.

A Debilitating Virus Surges Globally as Mosquitoes Move With Warming Climate

Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.

Places mentioned: India

A man with a mustache and baseball cap.

Sinaloa Cartel Founder Expected to Plead Guilty to Trafficking Charges

Ismael Zambada García, known as El Mayo, was accused of running a murderous operation that ran drugs like cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Places mentioned: Mexico

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