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On December 21, 2025, CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss abruptly pulled a "60 Minutes" investigation into Venezuelan migrants deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison. The decision, citing the need for additional reporting and context, sparked internal backlash and accusations of political censorship amid Paramount Skydance's ongoing Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition bid. The unaired segment leaked online after briefly streaming on Canadian TV.
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New Jersey's Clark faces a civil rights lawsuit accusing police and town leaders of systemic discrimination against Black and non-white motorists. The complaint highlights racial disparities in stops from 2015-2020, with some improvements noted after oversight began. The case involves former Mayor Bonaccorso and police leadership.
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El Salvador's prison system, notably the CECOT, has become a model for other Latin American countries seeking to combat organized crime and gangs. Chile's government is studying El Salvador's approach, including its heavy-handed detention methods, amid regional efforts to address rising violence and gang activity.
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Costa Rica's presidential election is ongoing, with preliminary results favoring Laura Fernández, who campaigns on continuity with outgoing President Rodrigo Chaves. The election faces a large number of undecided voters, amid concerns over security and crime, with a potential runoff scheduled for April if no candidate wins outright today.
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Portugal's presidential election is nearing its conclusion with incumbent Seguro leading at around 66%, while far-right Ventura trails but advances to a runoff. Voting was held amid storms, with turnout similar to the first round. Seguro promotes moderation; Ventura's support signals rising far-right influence.
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On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel initiated major combat operations against Iran, targeting its missile industry, navy, and proxy groups. President Trump justified the strikes as necessary to eliminate imminent threats to American security and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The attacks have killed over 200 people and triggered Iranian missile retaliation, escalating regional tensions.
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President Trump has announced a series of aggressive military initiatives in Latin America, including a coalition against drug cartels and threats toward Cuba. The US is increasing its military presence and operations across the region, emphasizing a hard power approach to regional security and influence.
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Trinidad and Tobago's parliament approved a three-month extension of its state of emergency, allowing increased powers for arrests and searches amid ongoing crime concerns. The move, supported by a 26-12 vote, continues a pattern of emergency measures used to combat violence, despite criticism over human rights and economic impacts.
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El Salvador's legislature passed a reform capping prison sentences at 60 years, reducing sentences for serious crimes. The move follows a state of emergency that has detained over 90,000 people amid allegations of human rights abuses and crimes against humanity during the country's ongoing crackdown on gangs. The reform is likely to pass, raising concerns about justice and human rights.