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Yesterday — 29 May 2026News

Trump’s Boat Strikes Have Failed to Curb Cocaine Flow to U.S., Experts Say

29 May 2026 at 17:00
Despite the rising body count off the South American coast, researchers say cocaine is as easy to get in many parts of the United States as it was before the strikes began.

A screen grab from a video posted by U.S. Southern Command this month showed what the U.S. military said was a vessel on a known narco-trafficking route in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Guatemala Agrees to Joint Drug Gang Strikes With U.S., Expanding Trump’s Campaign

The deal is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to press Latin American countries to agree to joint operations inside their borders.

© Daniele Volpe for The New York Times

Security forces outside a prison in Guatemala City after a wave of riots and gang violence in January.

Bribery Indictments Are Dismissed in Case That Shook Soccer World

The decision marked an end to a significant part of a broader corruption investigation that rocked the soccer world more than a decade ago.

© Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters

A judge dismissed two indictments, including one against Hernán López, a former high-ranking executive at Fox responsible for its sports broadcasting business in Latin America.

Crypto Firms and Automakers Are Looking to Open Banks, at Trump’s Urging

27 May 2026 at 17:02
Urged on by the White House and a reduction in regulatory oversight, crypto companies and automakers are among those that have applied for banking charters.

© Kim Raff for The New York Times

Paul Gu, the chief executive of Upstart, an online lender seeking a bank charter. “It was just a natural next step for us,” Mr. Gu said.

Democrats Refused to Primary Tom DiNapoli for Years. This Year Is Different.

27 May 2026 at 23:04
Thomas DiNapoli, the state comptroller in New York since 2007, now faces his first primary challenge, as two Democrats hope to capitalize on anti-incumbent fervor.

© Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times

The New York State comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, left, is facing his first primary challenge since taking office in 2007. His challengers are Drew Warshaw, center, and Raj Goyle, right.
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