Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1893, A revolution led by the liberal general and politician José Santos Zelaya takes over state power in Nicaragua. In 1904, Niño Ricardo, Spanish guitarist and composer (died 1972) was born. In 1958, Hugo Sánchez, Mexican footballer, coach, and manager was born. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1978, Los Alfaques disaster: A truck carrying liquid gas crashes and explodes at a coastal campsite in Tarragona, Spain killing 216 tourists. In 1983, A TAME airline Boeing 737-200 crashes near Cuenca, Ecuador, killing all 119 passengers and crew on board. In 1994, Lucas Ocampos, Argentinian footballer was born. In 2000, Pedro Mir, Dominican lawyer, author, and poet (born 1913) passed away. In 2007, Alfonso López Michelsen, Colombian lawyer and politician, 32nd President of Colombia (born 1913) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
How Costa Rica Closed an Extradition Loophole Used by Foreign Fugitives
For years, Costa Rica’s ban on extraditing its own citizens created an opening for foreign fugitives who managed to become Costa Rican nationals before facing justice abroad. The loophole was rooted in Article 32 of the Constitution, which long protected Costa Ricans from being forced to leave national territory. Costa Rica’s extradition law also protected [] The post How Costa Rica Closed an Extradition Loophole Used by Foreign Fugitives appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
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The Tico Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Costa Rican Fugitive Linked to 22 Homicides Captured in Colombia
A Costa Rican man wanted through Interpol and linked by authorities to drug trafficking and at least 22 homicides in Costa Rica has been captured in Colombia, where he now faces extradition proceedings. Óscar David Román Ovares, known by the alias “Kokin,” was detained in Sabaneta, Antioquia, south of Medellín, during a joint operation involving [] The post Costa Rican Fugitive Linked to 22 Homicides Captured in Colombia appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
ArcaMax
· Jun 23, 2026
Federal judge in California bars courthouse immigration arrests nationwide
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents can no longer arrest undocumented immigrants at courthouses solely for civil immigration violations under an order issued Tuesday by a federal judge in San Jose. The order by ...
RAPPLER
· Jul 5, 2026
[Tambay] Nasaan ang tapang ni Marcoleta? O baka mag-Bato dela Rosa siya?
Handa raw siyang magpakulong kung magkaroon ng arrest warrant, ’ika ni Marcoleta. Ganyang-ganyan din ang sinabi ni Senador Bato de la Rosa bago lumabas ang mandamiento de arresto sa kanya ng International Criminal Court.
Law Enforcement Today
· Jun 22, 2026
He Ran For Nearly 20 Years. ICE Helped Bring Him Back For Justice.
A nearly two-decade manhunt came to an end after federal agents helped bring a Salvadoran fugitive back to the United States. Authorities say the man was convicted in connection with a 2005 Kansas murder after fleeing the country.
teleSUR English
· Jul 9, 2026
Mexico Denounces FBI Sovereignty Violation in Narco Capture
Mexico announced Thursday that it has evidence of FBI participation in the capture and transfer of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada García to the United States, an action that constitutes a violation of Mexican and international law. Mexican Attorney General’s Office head Ernestina Godoy Ramos detailed during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s press conference what she called “three []
Florida Daily
· Jul 10, 2026
Twice-Deported Mexican National Charged With Illegal Reentry in Florida
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