In this episode, we analyze the killing of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader 'El Mencho' and the subsequent wave of violence paralyzing Mexico. We examine President Trump's defiant escalation of global tariffs to 15 percent following a Supreme Court setback and the massive U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. Our regional coverage spans the hunger strike in Venezuela, the Duterte ICC hearing in the Philippines, and the destructive blizzard in New York. Finally, we discuss the reintroduction of giant tortoises to the Galapagos and the development of 'smart underwear' for gut health research.

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