Articles by Héctor Ríos Morales

Héctor Ríos Morales


I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in journalism and a passion for sports. I have worked for multiple media companies including ESPN, the Auburn Athletic Department, and The Latin Times. With more than five years of experience in the field. I have covered a wide range of topics in the world of sports such as two FIFA World Cups, Pan American and Central American games, and other events at the collegiate level.


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Camp East Montana, in El Paso, Texas.

Autopsy Supports Claim That Migrant Who Died In Detention Camp Was Choked

The autopsy found that Lunas Campos died from asphyxia caused by neck and torso compression, and his manner of death was ruled a homicide. He died Jan. 3 after what ICE initially described as a "medical distress" while in custody.
Rodeo One Prison

Two Political Prisoners in Venezuela Describe Their Ordeal In Captivity: 'Treated As Less Than Dogs'

As reported by El País, Alberto Trentini and Mario Burlò were the Italian nationals who returned to Rome on Jan. 13 after spending more than a year imprisoned in Venezuela.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico

Intentional Homicides in Mexico Fell More Than 22% in 2025 From Previous Year

Marcela Figueroa Franco, head of the Executive Secretariat of the National Public Security System, said intentional homicides have followed a downward trend for the past 14 months.
Gladys Aurora López, Honduras

WATCH: Honduran Lawmaker Injured By An Explosive Device Inside Congress

Honduran opposition lawmaker Gladys Aurora López was injured in an explosive attack on Jan. 8, collapsing to the floor before being taken to a local hospital in Tegucigalpa.
Tren Interoceanico, Oaxaca

Mexican Navy Announces Death Toll Of Train Derailment Rises To 14

Mexico's Navy Secretariat confirmed an additional death linked to the derailment of the Interoceanic Train that occurred Dec. 28.
Salvadoran Government Receives 238 Alleged Members Of Criminal Organizations 'Tren

MS-13 Member Sentenced to More than 1,300 Years Behind Bars For Over 20 Murders And Extortion

El Salvador's Attorney General's Office did not clarify whether the convicted gang members were captured under the state of exception in place since March 2022 against violent gangs, or if they were already in prison before the measure.
U.S. Navy base at Guantanamo Bay

Tens Of Cubans, Some Considered 'High-Threat,' Become First Migrants Sent To Guantanamo Bay In Months

The Trump administration has sent over 20 Cubans to Guantanamo Bay, marking the first time in months migrants are sent to the enclave.
Edgar Rodríguez "N," alias "El Limones."

Mexican Authorities Arrest Financial Operator for Los Cabrera, a La Mayiza-Aligned Trafficking Group in Durango

El Limones was investigated by Mexico's Financial Intelligence Unit for allegedly moving illicit funds, and authorities identified him as the financial operator for Los Cabrera, a criminal group with deep roots in Durango and in parts of Chihuahua and Sinaloa.
Venezuela's Diosdado Cabello and Nicolas Maduro

These Are The Six Figures Who Could Rule Venezuela If Maduro Steps Down or Is Forced Out

A new report says former and current officials have privately discussed that the Trump administration's military campaign in Venezuela has as its main target goal to replace Nicolás Maduro.
Obed Vargas, Seattle Sounders

'My Story Sometimes Feels Like It Wasn't Meant to Happen': Mexican International Obed Vargas Reflects on His Journey - INTERVIEW

In an exclusive interview with The Latin Times, 20-year-old Mexican international Obed Vargas discusses his journey in soccer, his Mexican roots, and his ambitions as a player.
Policia Nacional, Spain

Multi-City Raids in Spain Uncover First European Cell of Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua

Authorities said the cell was dismantled in its early stages, before it could expand, and had likely been active since at least 2023 in neighborhoods of Barcelona and Madrid.
Carlos Manzo, Michoacán, Mexico

Mexican Authorities Link Killing of Uruapan Mayor to Jalisco Cartel Gunmen

Nearly a week after Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán, was killed during a Day of the Dead event, state authorities confirmed that the murder was carried out by a young man who worked for the Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG).
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Navy Failed to Rescue Survivor of U.S. Airstrikes in Pacific: 'It Wasn't Successful'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum defended the Navy's efforts to rescue the survivor of a U.S. strike in the eastern Pacific, reiterating that it was carried out on humanitarian grounds.
Citizenship applicants await interviews at USCIS

U.S. Citizenship Test Changes Make Naturalization Harder, Leading to Lower Applications

Advocacy groups have claimed the updated test has shifted from simple, one-word answers to more detailed questions about American history, which could discourage people from seeking citizenship.
Farm workers labor in the fields of Bakersfield, Kern County

U.S. Workforce Could Shrink by More Than 15 Million In 10 Years Due To Trump's Immigration Policies

The study projects that the U.S. labor force could shrink by 6.8 million workers by 2028 and by 15.7 million by 2035. It would also lower the nation's GDP by $1.9 trillion from 2025 to 2028, and by $12.1 trillion between 2025 and 2035.
Vice-presidential candidate JD Vance

JD Vance Dismisses Outrage At Young Republicans After Leak of Sexist, Racist Messages: 'That's What Kids Do'

The messages, sent through the Telegram app and obtained by Politico, reportedly included racial slurs targeting Black and Latino individuals, praise of Adolf Hitler and jokes about sending opponents to gas chambers.
Venezuelans In Miami Celebrate TPS Status From Biden Administration (2021)

Thousands of Venezuelans Receive 24-Hour Extension to Re-register for TPS After Alleged Website Failure

The decision came after TPS holders and their attorneys reported being unable to complete re-registration before the Sept. 10 deadline because Venezuela was no longer listed as an eligible country on the portal.
Los Zetas leaders

U.S. Prosecutors Present Nearly 5 Million Files in Case Against Los Zetas Cartel Leaders

On June 11, prosecutors revealed that the case includes roughly 490,000 intercepted calls, transcripts, intelligence summaries, and other materials related to Miguel Ángel and Omar Treviño Morales, who led the cartel throughout the 2010s.
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