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Argentine fencer Maria Belen Perez Maurice accepted a marriage proposal from her long-term partner and coach in front of television cameras at the Olympics on Monday, the second time he had posed the question in similar fashion.

The video of the whole incident is running viral over the internet with several views. In the viral video, saucedo is seen wearing a mask and standing behind Maurice with the signboard that read, ‘Will you marry me? Please’.

In Culiacan, Mexico, a sanctuary moved animals due to cartel violence. Tigers, lions, and elephants were among those relocated. Rival Sinaloa Cartel factions fought for control. This led to threats and supply shortages for the Ostok Sanctuary. The organization transported 700 animals to Mazatlan. Staff feared the violence would spread. The move was a desperate attempt to protect the animals.

A car bomb attack outside a police station in Acambaro, Guanajuato, wounds three people, including a woman and her daughter. Another explosion in Jerecuaro causes significant damage but no injuries. These attacks are linked to ongoing cartel violence, challenging new President Sheinbaum's policy of avoiding direct confrontation with drug cartels.

Mexican security firms are bolstering services for wealthy tourists during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering armoured vehicles and armed escorts amid concerns over cartel violence. Companies are expanding fleets and protective gear, with daily rentals costing up to $1,100. Despite cartel threats, some experts believe they may not disrupt the tournament.

Mexico extradited 29 high-profile cartel figures, including Rafael Caro Quintero, to the US, amid escalating pressure from President Trump’s administration to combat drug trafficking. This move, coinciding with Mexican officials' visit to Washington, aims to strengthen US-Mexico ties and addresses Trump's tariff threats, significantly impacting bilateral relations and cartel operations.

Cleophus Cooksey Jr. was convicted on eight murder charges in Arizona for a series of shootings in 2017, targeting random victims and his own family. He was also found guilty of kidnapping, sexual assault, and armed robbery. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, citing the brutal nature of the crimes. The trial was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexico’s most-wanted drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, was killed during a government operation in Jalisco, triggering nationwide cartel violence. Founder of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, he built one of Mexico’s fastest-growing and most aggressive criminal organisations. His death is a major blow to the group but raises fears of fragmentation, succession struggles and escalating “narcoterrorism” as rivals and factions vie for control.

Veteran Alexis Sanchez scored a brilliant brace to relaunch Chile's hopes of qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a 3-2 win away to Bolivia on Tuesday.

Argentina maintained their unbeaten start to their World Cup qualifying campaign, cruising to a 3-1 victory at 10-man Venezuela on Thursday night.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called for sexual harassment to be a nationwide crime after being groped by an intoxicated man. The incident, caught on camera, highlighted the pervasive dangers women face in Mexico, where 70% experience sexual harassment. Sheinbaum, emphasising the need for legal reform, pressed charges and vowed to campaign for criminalisation.

Celaya, a city in Guanajuato state, Mexico, has become one of the most dangerous places to be a cop in North America. The city's police force, composed mainly of former federal police officers, has chosen to confront the Santa Rosa de Lima cartel, resulting in the deaths of many officers. As Mexico's June 2 presidential election approaches, this city lies at the crossroads of a national debate about security policy.