Welcome to The Independent's US evening newsletter
Security forces in Mexico arrested the son of jailed drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman during a pre-dawn raid on a remote Sinaloan village on Thursday, Mexican authorities say. Ovidio "El Raton" Guzman, 32, was taken into custody after a gunfight between federal authorities and Sinaloa Cartel in Jesus Maria, the Mexican defence secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval confirmed at a press conference on Thursday. According to US authorities, Guzman is a major manufacturer and trafficker of fentanyl and methamphetamine imported across the border. His arrest set off a night of terror in the Sinaloan state capital Culiacan as cartel members hijacked trucks and set them alight, blocking major exits to the city. Guzman's arrest was hailed as a major blow by Mexican authorities against the cartels by Mr Sandoval.
|
|
|
| No party in control of the House has failed to elect a speaker on first vote in 100 years |
|
|
| Doctors said Mr Hamlin's neurological functions are intact |
|
|
| Gaetz is the lead Republican opposing McCarthy |
|
|
| Terrifying account from one of the two students who survived the stabbing spree revealed |
|
|
Enjoying this newsletter?
Unlock unlimited, ad-free reading on the website and in The Independent app when you subscribe – plus, benefit from our welcome offer when you join today. |
|
|
Could a new reward solve Jan 6's biggest mystery? |
For the past year, the FBI has been hunting down and arresting the Trump supporters who allegedly stormed the US Capitol on 6 January 2021. More than 700 people have been charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot, with some already convicted and serving prison terms. Despite the staggering number of arrests — largely stemming from public tips to the FBI — one individual has still managed to evade the FBI's custody; the maker of a pair of pipe bombs found the day of the riot. On 6 January, authorities identified two pipe bombs in the DC area — one outside of both the Republican and Democratic national headquarters. The bombs were found just minutes before the riot started, drawing DC Metropolitan Police officers away from the Capitol to respond to the threat. Neither of the devices were detonated, but the bomber has thus-far eluded capture. That might finally be about to change. |
|
| "I am fine doing this. We're in day two. It's OK. The government isn't spending money sending it to Ukraine so the American taxpayers are certainly winning." |
– Colorado Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert tells Fox News she has no problem with GOP chaos holding up Congress as it means less aid goes to war-torn Eastern Europe. |
|
| We noticed that you might not be registered |
By registering, you will enjoy limited access to Independent Premium articles, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists |
|
|
Other stories you might like |
|
|
Articles available exclusively to subscribers |
|
|
Other newsletters you might like |
|
|
| | Fortnightly, 7am (UK time) Written by Nadine White |
|
|
| Weekdays, 8am (UK time) Written by Joe Sommerlad |
|
|
If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. |
Join the conversation or follow us |
|
| Please do not reply directly to this email
You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter.
Add us to your safe list of senders.
If you do not want to receive The Independent's Evening Headlines newsletter, please unsubscribe. If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent,
you can unsubscribe here.
This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345.
Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.
|
|
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment
Keep a civil tongue.