Crime and Justice

Un abogado penalista explica cuáles son las consecuencias de cometer un crimen de odio.

The alleged involvement of three US government informants in the operation that culminated in the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has raised questions about how much Washington knew about the plan partially hatched in Miami. Does the FBI have a conflict of interest if it is investigating a case involving one of its informants? (Leer en español)

Despite new laws to protect soldiers from sexual abuse, the death of Pvt. Ana Fernanda Basaldua, and a new Pentagon report on elite military academies, suggest the problems are far from being resolved. (Leer en español)

The U.S. investigation into the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise took a giant leap forward on Tuesday when four key suspects were flown to Miami from Haiti. (Leer en español)

Alex Bello-Ortiz was a model Air Force cadet whose death devastated his family in 2020. The initial investigation by Daytona Beach police closed the case as a suicide. Armed with new evidence, the family contends that he was murdered by a fellow cadet. The case has since been reopened. (Lea este artículo en español)

The life of a young Air Force cadet, Alexander Bello-Ortiz, was cut short in tragic circumstances in 2020. His death was declared a suicide but his family suspect foul play.

Mexico's former Secretary of Public Security is on trial in New York. U.S. officials credit Garcia Luna with creating the country's first investigative agency capable of conducting sophisticated security operations. But he allegedly worked behind his back for El Chapo's Sinaloa cartel.

The unprecedented trial was scheduled for April, but government and defense lawyers say they need more time to review sensitive and classified documents, including Hernandez's cooperation with the CIA.

Roberto Rivas risked his life to help dismantle a "huge" human smuggling ring involving as many as 10,000 passports. He was brought to the United States as an informant on a special 'public benefit' visa, but claims he was then forgotten about by the agents he assisted. (Leer en español)

Retired Colombian soldier Mario Antonio Palacios made a taped confession to the FBI before he was arrested in Miami for his alleged role in the assassination of Haiti's president, Jovenel Moise. His lawyers say it was obtained illegally and have asked a judge to block it. (Lea este artículo en español)